Trump Kicks Off 32-Day Midterm Campaign Tour with Texas and Oklahoma Stops

• by Shimanta Das
• October 4, 2026

President Donald Trump launched a 32-day campaign push on Thursday aimed at bolstering Republican candidates as the party fights to retain its slim congressional majorities in November’s midterm elections. The tour began with stops in Texas and Oklahoma, underscoring the high stakes for the GOP. In Durant, Oklahoma, Trump voiced concerns about Republican prospects in several key states and urged the crowd to encourage friends elsewhere to vote. “The midterms are very important,” he told supporters, emphasizing that holding both chambers of Congress was critical to advancing his agenda.

Trump’s first major stop was in Denton, Texas, where he toured a Peterbilt Motors manufacturing facility and promoted his administration’s economic and tariff policies. The visit highlighted the importance of the Texas Senate race, which has become a key test for Trump’s influence. Earlier this year, he endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn, signaling his willingness to challenge establishment figures within his own party. The president also mentioned Reps. Ashley Hinson and Zach Nunn, both Republicans from Iowa, as examples of candidates he hopes to support in the coming weeks.

Administration officials have said Trump plans to make weekly appearances in states with key congressional races as Republicans work to defend narrow House and Senate majorities. A particular focus will be on motivating core GOP voters who don’t always turn out in off-year elections or when the president’s name isn’t on the ballot. With the midterms approaching, Trump’s aggressive schedule reflects the party’s determination to maintain control of Congress and pave the way for his legislative priorities.