U.S. President Donald Trump has launched a 32-day campaign push ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, seeking to support Republican candidates as the party works to maintain its congressional majorities.
Trump began the campaign schedule with appearances in Texas and Oklahoma on October 1. He is expected to campaign in additional states in the weeks leading up to the election, including competitive congressional races.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Trump has started a 32-day campaign tour ahead of the November 3 midterms.
The opening campaign stops were in Texas and Oklahoma.
Trump is campaigning to support Republican candidates.
Ken Paxton is the Republican Senate candidate Trump supported in Texas.
Economic conditions, fuel prices and the cost of living are major campaign issues.
A recent national poll found 26% approval for Trump's handling of the economy and 17% approval for his handling of the cost of living.
In Texas, Trump campaigned in support of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Paxton is seeking election to the U.S. Senate from Texas and faces Democratic candidate James Talarico in the November contest.
Economic concerns are a major part of the campaign debate. Trump has defended his administration's economic policies while highlighting energy and trade measures. Rising fuel and diesel prices have also become an issue as voters and businesses face higher transportation costs.
The campaign comes as public concerns over the economy and cost of living remain significant. A September 24–28 national poll of 2,140 U.S. adults found that 26 percent approved of Trump's handling of the economy, while 17 percent approved of his handling of the cost of living. The poll also found that 65 percent of respondents attributed higher-than-usual prices to Trump's policies. The survey had a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.
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Why This Matters
The midterm elections will determine the composition of the U.S. Congress. Trump's campaign activity is part of the Republican Party's broader effort to retain congressional seats in November.
Trump has sought to make his economic record a central part of his campaign message while urging voters to support Republican candidates. His schedule is expected to expand into more competitive states as the election approaches.
The 2026 midterm elections will determine seats in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, making the coming weeks important for both parties as they campaign across the country.
