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Trump Holds Texas Rallies as Midterm Voting Surges

President Donald Trump campaigns in Texas as over 30 million Americans cast early ballots ahead of next week's election.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Elections

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President Donald Trump is set to hold campaign rallies in Corpus Christi and Lubbock today to support Republican efforts to maintain congressional majorities. Meanwhile, more than 30 million Americans have already cast their votes for the upcoming midterm elections.

Why it matters

The Republican Party is working to solidify support across the country as voters head to the polls with only one week remaining until Election Day. The party is focused on protecting its existing congressional majorities in a competitive political environment.

More than 30 million Americans have already cast their ballots for the midterms. These votes are being tracked as the nation moves toward the final voting window with Election Day set for November 3, 2026.

The players

Donald Trump

Donald Trump is the current President of the United States.

JD Vance

JD Vance serves as the Vice President of the United States.

James Comey

James Comey is the former Director of the FBI.

Cindy Hyde-Smith

Cindy Hyde-Smith is a United States Senator.

The details

In addition to the campaign trail activity, the Justice Department has filed a criminal information in federal court regarding former FBI Director James Comey concerning an alleged leak of classified information. James Comey has denied these allegations, characterizing the prosecution as an abuse of the Justice Department.

Timeline

  1. Monday, October 26, 2026: President Donald Trump campaigned in Mississippi while Vice President JD Vance visited Kansas and Montana.

  2. Tuesday, October 27, 2026: President Donald Trump holds rallies in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, Texas.

  3. November 3, 2026: Election Day.

Political Context

The Justice Department's filing regarding James Comey seeks to extend the statute of limitations currently governing the federal investigation into alleged leaks of classified information. Critics and dissenting officials argue such moves reflect broader shifts in the current administration's approach to the Department of Justice.

With Election Day arriving on November 3, 2026, voters should check their local polling place locations and state-specific voting requirements. Those who have not yet participated in early voting must ensure they have necessary identification ready for in-person voting next week.

The takeaway

Voters should confirm their registration status and polling hours as the final week of the midterm cycle begins. Keeping informed about the procedures in your local jurisdiction remains essential for ensuring your vote is counted on Election Day.

Further reading

For more on the current campaign landscape, see our guide to Elections.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox News.

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