Trump campaigns in Mississippi as midterms near

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 20:19 · Archive

President Trump is campaigning in Mississippi ahead of the midterm election, supporting Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith against Democratic challenger Scott Colom.

President Trump is holding a rally in Mississippi on Monday to support Republican Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith in her re-election bid against Democratic challenger Scott Colom. Mississippi is among the nation's most reliably Republican states, but the competitive nature of the race reflects broader Republican challenges heading into the midterm election.

Widespread voter discontent over inflation and other issues has expanded the battleground map, allowing Democratic underdogs to become competitive in races once thought secure. Trump's campaign itinerary has focused on states he won comfortably in the 2024 election. Nearly 30 million voters have already cast ballots as the parties mobilise their supporters in the final days before Election Day.

Other top candidates and surrogates are campaigning across key states. Former President Barack Obama and former Vice President Kamala Harris are campaigning for Democrats, while Republicans attempt to protect their slim House majority and secure their Senate advantage. In Georgia, Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms are receiving support from Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, chairman of the Democratic Governors' Association.

How it is being reported

• Trump heads to Mississippi as the two parties prepare for final sprint ahead of midterm Election DayPittsburgh Post-Gazette · 26 Oct, 19:55
• Trump heads to Mississippi as the 2 parties prepare for final sprint ahead of midterm Election DayCORINTH, Miss. — President Donald Trump heads Monday to Mississippi, as he continues a closing midterm campaign blitz that highlights Republicans’ challenges ahead of an election that could drastically shift power in Washington and statehouses across the country.TribLIVE · 26 Oct, 16:33

In this story: Donald Trump · Cindy Hyde-Smith · Scott Colom · Barack Obama · Kamala Harris · Republican Party · Democratic Party · Mississippi

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