Trump Outlines Strategy for Republican Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump outlined his strategy on September 2, 2026, to support Republican candidates in 35 key races ahead of the midterm elections scheduled for November 3. During remarks at a White House Rose Garden dinner attended by GOP lawmakers and administration officials, Trump stated his intention to campaign actively starting in October. "I’m going to take the final 30 days, maybe a little bit more than that, because it’s all about 35 races," Trump said. He did not specify which races he was targeting but requested input from lawmakers on competitive districts. "In some cases, you can be losing by a lot, and we’ll bring you over the line," he added. Trump also mentioned plans for multiple tele-townhalls, potentially up to 10 each night, to engage voters. He indicated that he would campaign in Alaska for incumbent GOP Senator Dan Sullivan and in Texas for Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is in a competitive Senate race against Democrat James Talarico. Trump compared his upcoming campaign schedule to the final months of his 2024 presidential campaign, emphasizing a commitment to work tirelessly during this period.