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Trump to rally in North Carolina as Republicans face tight Senate race
With two weeks left before the US midterm elections, candidates are campaigning across the country.
President Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally in Greenville, North Carolina, for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley.
Whatley is in a tight race against Democrat Roy Cooper, as Republicans try to hold the Senate seat.
Trump has been travelling mainly to Republican-leaning states, including some where Democrats see a chance to win.
Democrats are competitive in several Senate races, and a recent poll found voters favored their party by nearly 10 points.
The North Carolina contest is part of a wider fight over control of Congress, and voters will decide the outcome on Election Day.
President Donald Trump is expected to rally in Greenville, North Carolina, for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley.
Whatley is in a tight race against Democratic opponent Roy Cooper.
The visit comes with two weeks remaining until Election Day.
Trump has been campaigning in states that voted for him by double digits in 2024, according to CNN.
- Who
- President Donald Trump is expected to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Michael Whatley, who is running against Democrat Roy Cooper.
- What
- Trump is expected to hold a rally supporting Whatley.
- When
- October 20, 2026.
- Where
- Greenville, North Carolina.
- Why
- To campaign for Whatley in a tight Senate race.
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Trump was in Kansas, according to CNN.
Trump was expected to travel to Greenville, North Carolina, for a rally supporting Michael Whatley.
- Rally location
- Greenville, North Carolina
- Republican candidate
- Michael Whatley
- Democratic opponent
- Roy Cooper
- Race
- Tight Senate contest
- Election timing
- Two weeks until Election Day