Trump, Vance and Obama are making closing stretch appeals to midterm voters in pivotal states

President Donald Trump's campaign for maintaining Republican control over Congress during the Nov. 3 midterm elections is making its third stop in Ohio this month, while former President Barack Obama prepares to rally Democrats in Georgia. Scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. EDT, the rally is expected to feature Obama alongside Georgia gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, who is up for reelection and has presidential aspirations.

As only a week remains until Election Day, Trump is concentrating on states he won decisively two years ago, amidst rising fuel costs, economic challenges, and Iran's ongoing conflict. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning in North Carolina, where Republicans are wary of holding onto a Senate seat. Meanwhile, Michael Whatley, former national party chair, faces Democrat Roy Cooper in a race to succeed retiring Republican Senator Thom Tillis.

Trump's frequent visits reflect Republicans' defensive stance, as his super PAC, MAGA Inc., has bolstered candidates' finances. Obama, the last incumbent president to serve two terms, is increasingly advocating for his party, criticizing his predecessor's renovations and wealth accumulation. Obama plans to join Bottoms and Ossoff in Georgia.