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Trump's Final Push for Republicans as Democrats Hope for Senate Control
Trump makes last-ditch efforts to secure Republican Senate control as Democrats surge in early voting.
In brief
Trump makes last-ditch efforts to secure Republican Senate control as Democrats surge in early voting. Trump faces potential Senate loss after early voting surges, with Democrats leading in key battleground states. Originally reported by The New York Times.
Final Hours Before Election Day
Candidates make last pitches in final hours before Election Day, chasing votes in contentious midterm contests that will determine control of Congress.
Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Election Interference
Supreme Court signals it is not interested in assisting Trump's efforts to interfere with how states administer elections.
California Ballot Challenge Rejected
Court rejects request to require California to set aside 20,000 mail-in ballots claimed by administration to be provided to noncitizens.
Early Voting Surge
About 50 million Americans have already cast ballots, a surge of early voting outpacing last midterms in every major Senate battleground.
Democrats Lead in Key States
Times/Siena polls show Democratic Senate candidates leading Republican rivals in almost all seven major battleground states.
Texas Senate Race
James Talarico, Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, projects confidence that Republicans are 'terrified' he will defeat Ken Paxton.
South Carolina Senate Race
Senator Darline Graham of South Carolina says her voice is gone but she won't miss the election, while Democratic challenger Dr. Annie Andrews runs on coffee and protein bars.
Trump's Election Message
Trump says sitting presidents don't win midterms but they gave this a 'very strong shot' before Election Day.
Voter Fraud Claims
Trump administration claims 20,000 California mail-in ballots were provided to noncitizens, but courts reject the claims.
Election Day Eve Events
Multiple candidates hold final rallies across the country as voters prepare for Election Day.
Voter Anxiety
Interviews with 28,000 voters reveal economic anxiety, importance of individual candidates over party affiliation, and Trump's unpopularity.
Trump's Campaign Strategy
Trump insists Republicans will win if his base turns out but seems prepared for defeat.
Democratic Hope
Democrats express hope that reclaiming control of the Senate is possible after positive polls in close races.
Voter Fraud Concerns
Local law enforcement and election officials prepare for potential threats or disruptions at polling sites due to Trump's election fraud claims.
Election Day Events
Trump holds 15 tele-rallies across the country before Election Day, focusing on his renovation projects and campaign achievements.
Election Day Outcome
Democrats lead in key Senate races, with Republicans potentially losing control of the Senate for the rest of Trump's presidency.
The big picture
Trump faces potential Senate loss after early voting surges, with Democrats leading in key battleground states.
