Trump Rallies in Iowa and Kansas to Boost GOP Senate Control

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to rally in Iowa and Kansas to bolster Republican efforts to maintain control of the United States Senate. His first rally will take place on Sunday afternoon in Dubuque, Iowa, where Republicans are striving to retain a vital Senate seat and the governorship.

Trump previously won Iowa by double digits in 2024. The 2nd Congressional District, which includes Dubuque, is also competitive, with Gen Z Republican candidate Joe Mitchell facing Democrat Lindsay James.

Trump will then visit Salina, Kansas, where incumbent Republican Senator Roger Marshall is in a tight race against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton, a notable pastor. These rallies mark Trump's return to campaigning after a break at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida.

Republicans had initially canceled these stops but later rescheduled them. Polls indicate that Democrats are competitive in many races, and Trump's approval among rural Americans has dropped to 45 percent.

A total of 35 Senate seats and all 435 House seats are on the ballot.