NewsABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)October 25, 2026San Francisco County
Obama and Trump Campaign Across Battleground States Ahead of Midterm Elections
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Former President Barack Obama rallied Democratic voters in Ohio and Michigan, criticizing Republican candidates and administration allies, while President Donald Trump cast his ballot in Florida and defended controversial campaign tactics ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.
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The high-profile campaign stops by political leaders in states like Ohio, Michigan, and Georgia aim to influence voter turnout in the final days before the midterm elections, which will determine the balance of power in Congress.
Key Facts
- Former President Barack Obama held campaign rallies in Ohio and Michigan to support Democratic candidates ahead of the midterm elections.
- Obama criticized Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy over a campaign ad featuring Dr. Amy Acton's estranged mother.
- Ohio Republican leaders, including Gov. Mike DeWine, called for the removal of Ramaswamy's controversial advertisement.
- President Donald Trump cast his ballot at a West Palm Beach polling location in Florida after visiting his golf course.
- Trump defended the advertisement from Vivek Ramaswamy and stated he voted a straight Republican ticket.
- 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.
- First lady Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and civilian evacuations.
- Obama plans to headline a rally in Georgia with Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms.
- In Florida, Trump endorsed Representative Byron Donalds for governor and campaigned for Senate candidate Ashley Moody.
Who's Mentioned
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