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WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies in Iowa as part of final push before Election Day

Trump's first stop is scheduled for Sunday afternoon in Dubuque, Iowa, where Republicans are battling to hold onto a critical Senate seat along with the governor's office.

WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies in Iowa as part of final push before Election Day

President Donald Trump is conducting his final campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas ahead of the midterm elections. In Iowa, Trump is set to hold a rally in Dubuque on Sunday afternoon, a city that sits within a critical Congressional District. The district, which includes Dubuque, has become increasingly competitive as Republicans strive to maintain their majority in the House. Trump's visit to Iowa signifies the GOP's defensive stance as the elections progress towards a referendum on Trump's second term.

In Kansas, Trump plans to wrap up his final weekend of campaigning with a visit to Salina. The campaign's closing stretch has become a pivotal test of Trump's enduring strength within the Republican Party, which he has reshaped in his image over the past decade. Trump's objective is to energize voters such as Jon Lutz, a Dubuque resident, who has been watching Trump's videos extensively and is attending his first rally on Sunday.

Lutz expressed his satisfaction with Trump's second-term record and emphasized that he wants Republicans to retain control over the House and Senate to advance his agenda.

Democrats, on the other hand, are grappling with internal challenges. In Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed's former primary opponent, Haley Stevens, endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the Senate race just two days before the election. Stevens' endorsement came after an invitation to a Democratic event was rescinded. In response, other Democrats reasserted their support for El-Sayed, with Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand both vowing to stand firmly behind her.

Despite the split within the Democratic ranks, Michigan remains a crucial battleground for the party's effort to reclaim control of the Senate.

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