{
  "id": 16422831,
  "title": "Trump Votes Early in Florida Ahead of Nov. 3",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/trump-votes-early-in-florida-ahead-of-nov-3",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T03:28:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/trump-votes-early-florida-midterms-oct-24-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump cast their early votes in West Palm Beach, Florida on October 24, 2026, ten days prior to the midterm elections. Asked if he cast his ballot for the entire Republican slate, Trump affirmed, \"Very much so,\" according to Newsweek. This early voting took place amidst Democrats leading in national polling and betting markets for the House. Our comprehensive 2026 US midterm elections coverage is ongoing. Our guide outlines dates, times, and how to follow along. Recent developments include Obama and Trump holding rival midterm rallies. The midterms are national elections occurring halfway through a president's four-year term, determining control of Congress: all 435 House seats and 35 of 100 Senate seats. On November 3, Americans will decide. Trump and Melania voted at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach. Following this, Trump proceeded to Georgia for a rally in Perry, rescheduled from Macon, with remarks set for 7 p.m. ET. Early voting has already commenced in numerous states. As of October 21, a New York Times/Siena poll of likely voters indicated Democratic House candidates leading 52% to 41%. The same poll showed President Trump's approval rating at 36% among likely voters. Polls provide a snapshot, not a forecast, and the Senate map poses a more significant challenge for Democrats compared to the House map. Republicans begin with a 53-47 Senate majority. Betting markets, such as Polymarket and Kalshi (regulated by the CFTC), offer a real-money perspective on the election outcomes, shifting quickly in response to new information. As the final week and a half of campaigning unfold, Trump's own vote underscores his reliance on voter turnout. The outcome of the midterms could significantly impact policy areas like tariffs, sanctions, and migration. However, it remains uncertain whether Democrats will convert their current polling lead into a House majority or secure control of the Senate. Betting prices fluctuate before November 3 and do not constitute evidence of a party's victory.",
  "summary": "Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump cast their ballots at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach on Saturday. According to the Hindustan Times - World News, Trump stated he voted a straight Republican ticket before departing for a campaign rally in Georgia. The Rio Times reports that Trump voted early in Florida on October 24.\n\nDuring a media interaction after voting, Trump accused Democrats of corruption, specifically claiming that reporters were ignoring Democrats involved in the Jeffrey Epstein case. The Hindustan Times - World News reports that when a Wall Street Journal reporter asked about polls regarding government corruption, Trump criticized the newspaper's coverage, stating the organization had lost its way. Trump did not identify specific allegations or elaborate on his reference to Epstein.\n\nThe Rio Times notes that Democrats lead the latest House polls and Polymarket odds ahead of the November 3 midterm elections.",
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    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "Trump votes early in Florida, claims Democrats are involved in ‘Jeffrey Epstein corruption’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/trump-votes-early-in-florida-claims-democrats-are-involved-in-jeffrey",
        "published": "2026-10-25T02:46:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Singapore",
        "title": "PAP votes in top decision-making body, Jeffrey Siow and Jasmin Lau nominated but not voted in",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/pap-votes-in-top-decision-making-body-jeffrey-siow-and-jasmin-lau",
        "published": "2026-10-25T04:24:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}