Trump holds Iowa and Kansas rallies as Republicans fight Senate and House control
The rallies come two days before the midterm elections that will decide control of both chambers of Congress.
By Felo News Desk · Published
President Donald Trump held rallies on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Dubuque, Iowa, and in Salina, Kansas, as the Republican Party seeks to retain control of the Senate and the House.
What happened
Trump’s first stop was in Dubuque, Iowa, where he addressed voters in the 2nd Congressional District, a key area for the Senate race and the governor’s office. A second rally took place later that afternoon in Salina, Kansas, aimed at boosting Republican Senate candidates ahead of the November 5 midterm elections.
What the reports add
- The Associated Press piece on winnipegfreepress.com notes that the Iowa rally was scheduled for Dubuque and that the Kansas stop was set for Salina, emphasizing the defensive posture of Republicans as they try to protect a fragile Senate majority.
- The Independent bulletin highlights that 35 Senate seats and all 435 House seats are on the ballot, and that more than 52 million early votes have already been cast.
- A CNN/SSRS poll cited in the context pack showed Democrat Adam Hamilton leading Republican Senator Roger Marshall 49‑45 in Kansas.
- Sen. Tim Scott, chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, said, "There’s no doubt that President Trump has said himself that the midterm election is about him. His agenda, without any question, is on the ballot," to NBC’s Meet the Press.
What was said
"Rallies are BACK ON!" – White House official, announced on Friday after the rallies were cancelled the day before.
"I feel perfect," Trump told Reuters reporter Jacob Bogage when asked about his health.
At the Iowa rally, Trump urged supporters to vote for Republican Senate candidates, though the outlets did not provide a verbatim quote of his remarks.
How it came about
On Oct. 30, 2026, the White House announced that the president felt fine and would hold back‑to‑back Midwest rallies after a day‑long reversal from an earlier cancellation. The cancellation had been announced earlier that day, with Trump shifting to a slate of more than 20 virtual “telerallies.” The reinstatement followed a CNN/SSRS poll showing a tight race in Kansas and concerns about Trump’s health, which he dismissed as feeling "perfect" in a Reuters interview.
Key facts
- President Donald Trump held rallies in Dubuque, Iowa, and Kansas on Nov. 1, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The rallies aim to support Republican Senate candidates in both states ahead of the midterm elections. (independent.co.uk)
- The events follow a cancellation and reinstatement of the Iowa and Kansas rallies on Oct. 30, 2026. (winnipegfreepress.com)
