President Donald Trump cast his ballot early in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday, October 24, 2026, arriving with First Lady Melania Trump at a polling station as his nationwide campaign sprint enters its final stretch ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.
Trump said he voted for all Republicans on his Florida ballot before heading to a rally in Georgia, part of a near-daily travel schedule aimed at protecting the party's majorities in Congress, according to the
For Iowa voters, the president's itinerary carries a clear message: the Hawkeye State remains squarely on the Republican map. Trump has already rallied for Republicans in competitive races in Iowa, alongside Alaska, Montana and South Carolina, and his travel schedule shows no sign of slowing before Election Day.
Trump's Campaign Schedule Shows Where the Fight Is
The president's travel map tells the story of a party playing defense in places it usually wins comfortably. He has traveled twice to Texas for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, campaigned for Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas, and made two stops in Ohio for Senator Jon Husted.
He is set to visit Mississippi on Monday, and he has scheduled a stop in Michigan on Sunday. Trump has also said he plans to travel to Maine, according to the Economic Times. Minnesota and New Hampshire, both home to tight Senate races, have so far been left off the itinerary with less than two weeks remaining.
That schedule signals how difficult it will be for Republicans to retain control of Congress, with the president forced to shore up support deep in conservative territory rather than expanding into swing states alone.
What Trump Told Florida Voters About Iran, Cuba and Oil Prices
At a Friday rally in Fort Myers, Trump spoke for 90 minutes and repeated that more military action against Iran may lie ahead, as he works to address the causes of a spike in oil prices that has put Republicans on the defensive heading into November 3.
With an eye toward Florida's senior voters, Trump said he plans to spend $250 million to hire at least 5,000 new nurses in elder care facilities across the country.
He also vowed to address his concerns about Cuba once the Iran war is settled. Trump, who won 68 percent of the Cuban American vote in Florida in the 2024 election, said American naval forces returning from Iran will stop at Cuba on the way home.
Why Iowa Matters in the Final Stretch
Iowa's place on Trump's rally calendar reflects the state's continued role as a competitive battleground, even as it has trended Republican in recent cycles. Republican strategists view turnout in rural counties and among agricultural communities as central to holding congressional seats and defending the party's position in tight Senate races.
For Iowa farmers and rural voters, the stakes in this midterm include energy policy, regulatory relief and agricultural interests, all areas where the president has staked his agenda. A spike in oil prices has added pressure on production costs heading into harvest season, giving Trump's energy independence message particular resonance in the state.
Conservative turnout operations in Iowa have leaned heavily on the president's rally appearances to energize volunteers and early voters, and his visit earlier in the cycle drew large crowds in a state where Republican Party infrastructure remains strong.
Early Voting Underway in Iowa
Trump's own early ballot in Florida mirrors what Iowa voters can do now. Early voting is underway across the state ahead of the November 3 election, and county auditors' offices are accepting absentee ballots in person and by mail.
Iowans who want to vote early can request an absentee ballot through their county auditor or vote in person at designated early voting locations. Election Day polling places will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on November 3.
The president's message to his supporters has been consistent: show up, vote early, and treat every race as if the margin will be razor thin.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2026 midterm election?
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting is already underway in Iowa and Florida, where President Trump cast his own ballot on October 24.
Did Trump campaign in Iowa?
Yes. Trump rallied for Republicans in competitive races in Iowa, along with Alaska, Montana and South Carolina, as part of his nationwide campaign blitz ahead of the midterms.
What did Trump promise on elder care?
At a rally in Fort Myers, Florida, Trump said he plans to spend $250 million to hire at least 5,000 new nurses in elder care facilities across America.