Trump Hits the Road: Ohio, Alaska, Arizona, Montana as Midterms Near

With just over three weeks until the November 3 midterm elections, President Trump is launching a fresh campaign swing through Ohio, Alaska, Arizona, and Montana — four states he carried in 2024, where some Republican candidates are facing unexpectedly tight races.

On Monday, Trump rallies in Youngstown, Ohio, for Republican Senator Jon Husted, locked in a close race with Democrat Sherrod Brown.

On Tuesday he heads to Alaska to campaign for Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, who faces a competitive contest against Democrat Mary Peltola.

By week's end, Trump will have campaigned in 11 states in two weeks as Republicans fight to hold Congress through the president's final two years in office.

Polls suggest the party is at risk amid headwinds from high gasoline prices. University of Virginia political analyst Larry Sabato noted the strategy behind the swing: friendly crowds and winnable candidates — a way to maximize impact where Republican turnout could decide the outcome.

Sources

• Reuters — "Trump campaign in Ohio, Alaska with Republicans facing tight races" (Oct 12, 2026)
• The Straits Times — "Trump to campaign in Ohio, Alaska with Republicans facing tight races" (Oct 12, 2026)