President Donald Trump scheduled a new series of campaign stops this week in Ohio, Alaska, Arizona, and Montana. These appearances come less than three weeks before the November 3 midterm elections. While these four states all supported Trump in the 2024 election, several Republican candidates there are currently involved in competitive races for the U.S. Congress.
The president’s travel schedule follows recent stops in Tennessee and Ohio. By the end of this week, he is expected to have visited 11 states over a 14-day period. This schedule includes two separate stops in both Texas and Ohio, along with a rally scheduled for Tuesday in Alaska. Trump told reporters on Saturday night that he intended to thank voters in states that previously supported him while also visiting areas with close races.
In Youngstown, Ohio, on Monday, October 12, Trump is scheduled to rally for Republican Senator Jon Husted, who is facing Democrat Sherrod Brown. In Alaska, Republican Senator Dan Sullivan is campaigning against Democrat Mary Peltola. White House officials stated that these events are intended to encourage loyal supporters to vote, particularly those who might not participate unless prompted by the president.
The outcome of these races will determine which party controls the U.S. Congress during the final two years of the president’s term. Voters in states like Ohio and Alaska are the primary focus of this outreach, as polling indicates Republican control of Congress is at risk. Specifically, the efforts target Republican-leaning voters who may not be motivated by local candidates alone. The president is also facing political pressure from high gasoline prices and his war in Iran, both of which could influence voter behavior.
The scale of this effort involves a 32-day campaign sprint leading up to the November 3 election. Within the current two-week window, Trump is visiting 11 different states. In Ohio, the results will impact the state’s representation in the U.S. Senate as Husted and Brown compete for a seat. Similarly, in Alaska, Sullivan and Peltola are vying for a Senate position.
For the average resident in these states, the immediate impact is an increase in political activity, including rallies and organized protests. Opponents, such as Marilyn Makiewicz in Ohio, have begun participating in demonstrations, while supporters are being urged by the president to "pretend I'm on the ballot" to drive turnout. Following these rallies, the next major milestone is Election Day on November 3, 2026, which will finalize the composition of the next Congress.