US Midterms: Trump Cancels Kansas and Iowa Rallies as Democrats Lead Polls
Washington — With only days left before the US midterm elections, Democrats have taken a clear lead over Republicans in national polling. RealClearPolling’s average shows Democrats at 51.4 percent and Republicans at 43.2 percent, giving Democrats an 8.2-point advantage. President Donald Trump initially canceled planned campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa, choosing instead to hold…
Washington — With only days left before the US midterm elections, Democrats have taken a clear lead over Republicans in national polling. RealClearPolling’s average shows Democrats at 51.4 percent and Republicans at 43.2 percent, giving Democrats an 8.2-point advantage.
President Donald Trump initially canceled planned campaign rallies in Kansas and Iowa, choosing instead to hold tele-rallies for Republican candidates across nearly 20 states. The Republican National Committee said the change would allow him to reach more voters in the limited time remaining before Election Day.
However, Trump reversed course the following day and reinstated both in-person rallies. He is now scheduled to appear in Dubuque, Iowa, and Salina, Kansas, on Sunday, while the tele-rally campaign will continue.
Polling indicates a competitive Senate race in Kansas, where Republican Senator Roger Marshall trails Democrat Adam Hamilton, while Iowa’s contest between Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek remains extremely close.
Meanwhile, Alaska’s Senate result could face delays because of a legal dispute. The Justice Department has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block certification if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses, arguing that another candidate with a similar name could have confused voters. Experts say Alaska’s ranked-choice voting system and late-arriving mail ballots could delay a final result by up to two weeks.
Analysts say Trump’s declining approval, economic concerns, and stronger Democratic voter enthusiasm are worrying Republicans. In Wisconsin, a Marquette Law School poll found Trump’s approval at 37 percent, while 61 percent expressed dissatisfaction with his performance.
