NewsWSVN 7 MiamiOctober 24, 2026Miami-Dade County
Donald and Melania Trump cast early ballots in Florida midterm elections
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump cast their early ballots in West Palm Beach, Florida, ahead of a campaign rally in Georgia. Following his vote, the president commented on a controversial Ohio campaign ad, a federal lawsuit concerning an Alaska U.S. Senate race, and ongoing tensions involving Iran. Meanwhile, the first lady discussed humanitarian efforts related to Ukraine.
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Key Facts
- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump cast their early ballots at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach, Florida.
- Trump stated that he voted a straight Republican ticket in the midterm elections.
- Following his vote, Trump spoke at a political rally in Georgia.
- Trump defended a campaign ad by Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy that featured Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother.
- Trump instructed his administration to file a lawsuit to block certification of the U.S. Senate race in Alaska if Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses due to a second candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot.
- Regarding the war in Iran, Trump stated he may have to finish it off or let them make a deal.
- Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky to deliver humanitarian aid and evacuate civilians.
- In Florida, Trump endorsed Republican Rep. Byron Donalds for governor and campaigned for Republican Sen. Ashley Moody for the U.S. Senate.
- David Jolly is running as an independent-turned-Democrat against Byron Donalds, while progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon is running against Ashley Moody.
Who's Mentioned
PersonMarco Rubio“Former Secretary of State whose former Senate term is being contested.”PersonAshley Moody“Republican Senator running to fill Marco Rubio's former Senate term.”locationOhio“State associated with gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.”PersonByron Donalds“Republican Representative endorsed by Trump for the Florida gubernatorial race.”OrganizationAssociated Press“Copyright holder and publisher of the news article.”PersonVivek Ramaswamy“Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate whose campaign ad faced intense blowback”locationAlaska“State where a U.S. Senate race certification lawsuit was threatened.”PersonMelania Trump“First lady who voted alongside the president and was involved in humanitarian ef”PersonAmy Acton“Democratic rival whose estranged mother was featured in Vivek Ramaswamy's campai”locationFlorida“State where the president voted and where several key political endorsements wer”PersonRon DeSantis“Term-limited Governor of Florida.”locationRussia“Nation involved in the conflict in Ukraine.”locationIran“Nation referenced in comments regarding the ongoing war.”locationOleshky“Russian-occupied Ukrainian city where a ceasefire was brokered.”locationGeorgia“State where Donald Trump spoke at a rally.”PersonDonald Trump“President who cast an early ballot in Florida and spoke at a Georgia rally.”OrganizationPalm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office“Polling location where the president and first lady cast their ballots.”PersonDan Sullivan“Republican Senator whose U.S. Senate race in Alaska is the subject of a threaten”PersonAngie Nixon“Progressive state lawmaker running for the U.S. Senate seat against Ashley Moody”PersonDavid Jolly“Candidate running against Byron Donalds in Florida.”locationUkraine“Nation experiencing conflict where a humanitarian ceasefire was brokered.”locationWest Palm Beach“City in Florida where Donald Trump cast his ballot.”