With five days until the midterm elections, both parties are making their final push, with key figures like President Trump and former President Obama rallying voters in critical states.
WASHINGTON —
With five days remaining until the midterm elections on Nov. 3, Democrats and Republicans are ramping up their efforts to secure votes in key races across the country.
Republican Sen. Tom Cotton, who is running for reelection in Arkansas, told reporters on Wednesday that he is confident the GOP will maintain control of both chambers of Congress. However, former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel recently indicated in an interview with CBS News that Democrats are likely to regain control of the House, adding that all eyes are on the Senate.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is positioned to become the next House speaker if Democrats gain control of the chamber, said he is confident his party is on the verge of securing a majority in the House.
Former President Barack Obama joined the campaign trail to boost Democratic momentum, attending a rally in Georgia on Wednesday, where a closely contested Senate race is unfolding. Democratic incumbent Sen. Jon Ossoff is facing off against Republican Rep. Mike Collins.
Republicans, meanwhile, are working to retain power, with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance traveling to battleground and reliably red states to energize voters. Yesterday, Vance made a stop in North Carolina while the president rallied supporters in Ohio, marking his third trip to the Buckeye State this month.
“If you could get out to vote, we’re going to have a tremendous victory. Early voting is underway. It ends this Sunday, Nov. 1, and I’m asking you to pretend that I’m on the ballot,” Trump said.
Trump is scheduled to travel to South Carolina today, a state he won by nearly 18 points in 2024. Tomorrow, he is set to hold a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida.
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