50 Million Votes Cast As Trump Campaigns in Battleground States
Iowa and Kansas, traditionally Republican strongholds, have become critical swing states for Senate control.
By Kofi Costa ·
Fifty million Americans had already submitted ballots on Sunday, the day before the general election. President Donald Trump spent the weekend campaigning in Iowa and Kansas. Both states have shifted from predictable Republican victories to tight contests.
The Kansas Senate race presents a historic opportunity for Democrats. The state has not sent a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in nearly 100 years. That streak may end on Tuesday. Republican incumbent Roger Marshall released a closing argument video on Sunday. In the clip, Marshall defends his medical practices, which drew criticism during the campaign. His staff did not want the video released and feared it would cause more harm than good. A poll from The New York Times shows Democrat Adam Hamilton leading Marshall by five points.
The Iowa Senate race remains neck and neck. During a campaign stop, Trump addressed the physical appearance of his running mate, Ashley Hinson. “I knew Ashley for a long time and she was a little bit heavier,” Trump said. “But Ashley knew the importance of what this was and how important it was and why she put herself, she went on a regimen. She put herself in shape. She’s in perfect shape.” Trump added that Hinson asked him not to bring the topic up.
Democrats need to net four seats to regain control of the Senate. Both parties view Iowa and Kansas as high-value targets in that effort. Campaigning continues through Monday as voters head to the polls.
