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Trump and Obama campaign in key states ahead of Nov. 3 midterms

Trump returned to Ohio and Obama rallied Georgia Democrats, as Trump directed a pre-emptive lawsuit over Alaska's Senate race.

Updated Oct 29, 2026 · 02:02 UTC2 reports

The short version

  • Trump returned to Ohio and Obama rallied Democrats in Georgia during the final stretch before the Nov. 3 midterms.[ABC News]
  • Obama appeared in suburban Atlanta with former Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Sen. Jon Ossoff.[Associated Press]
  • Trump directed the Justice Department to pre-emptively file a lawsuit contesting Alaska's Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins.[Associated Press]
  • Peltola's campaign said in a statement that it has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.[Associated Press]

Key facts

  • Trump is campaigning in Ohio to help keep Republicans in control of Congress in the Nov. 3 midterms.[ABC News]
  • Obama appeared in suburban Atlanta with Keisha Lance Bottoms and Sen. Jon Ossoff.[Associated Press]
  • Trump directed the Department of Justice to file a lawsuit pre-emptively contesting the outcome of Alaska's Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins.[Associated Press]
  • Peltola's campaign said it has no involvement with either Sullivan campaign.[Associated Press]

What remains uncertain

  • The Alaska lawsuit is a stated plan contingent on the Nov. 3 election result, which has not yet occurred.[Associated Press]
  • The available reporting does not establish the basis of the dispute over the Sullivan campaigns, which Peltola's campaign denies being involved in.[Associated Press]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.