President Donald Trump is scheduled to campaign in Rock Hill, South Carolina, on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to support Republican Senate candidates in the final days before the midterm elections. The Republican National Committee announced the visit on Monday, October 26, noting that the event will take place in a media market that borders North Carolina. The trip marks Trump’s second appearance in South Carolina within a week as he conducts a daily rally schedule across several states to encourage Republican voter turnout.
The Rock Hill appearance follows a Wednesday, October 21, rally in Pendleton, South Carolina, where Trump supported Sen. Darline Graham (R-SC). Graham was appointed in July 2026 to fill the seat of her late brother, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and is currently running against Democratic challenger Annie Andrews. Trump also campaigned on Tuesday, October 20, in Greenville, North Carolina, for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is facing former Governor Roy Cooper (D-NC).
During his Pendleton speech, Trump addressed a recent policy disagreement with Graham regarding his decision to waive Ukraine war sanctions on Russia, which were tied to legislation named after her brother. Trump spoke for 90 minutes on various topics, including drug prices and his desire for the Nobel and Pulitzer prizes, while criticizing Andrews’ policy positions. Andrews has focused her campaign on economic issues for families and characterized Graham as unqualified for the role.
For residents in these states, the results of the November 3, 2026, election will influence federal policy on healthcare, the economy, and national security. Voters will notice the immediate effects of these campaigns through high-volume political advertising—Republicans have funded millions in ads against Andrews—and the presence of high-profile political figures in their local media markets. The Rock Hill visit specifically targets the Charlotte media market to reach voters in both Carolinas simultaneously.
The results will set a precedent for whether South Carolina remains a Republican stronghold following the death of a senior senator or if Democrats can narrow the gap, as seen in the 2020 election when Lindsey Graham won by 10 percentage points. Following the Rock Hill event on Thursday, Trump is scheduled to campaign in Florida on Friday, October 30, and Iowa on Sunday, November 1. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026.