Midterm Updates: Trump to rally Floridians, Peltola denies "tricking voters"
Summary
With the 2026 midterms four days away, President Donald Trump plans a rally in Daytona Beach, Florida, after canceling planned visits to Kansas and Iowa. Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies knowing about efforts to recruit a candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan, as state and federal investigations proceed. Recent CBS News polling gives Democrats an edge in the House, while several Senate races remain toss-ups.Key Facts
- Election Day for the 2026 midterms is Tuesday, Nov. 3.
- Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Daytona Beach on Friday.
- Trump canceled planned weekend rallies in Kansas and Iowa; the Republican National Committee said the party is in a strong position.
- Trump plans to hold telephone rallies in 19 states in the coming days.
- Mary Peltola said she knew nothing about any candidate on the ballot other than herself and incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan.
- The New York Times reported that Democratic operatives linked to Peltola's campaign helped recruit Daniel J. Sullivan; Peltola's team and national Democrats denied the allegations.
- The Justice Department has issued subpoenas in a criminal investigation, and Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy has ordered a state-level investigation.
- CBS News polling shows Democrats with an edge in the House, while Senate races in Maine, Ohio and Texas are among those described as toss-ups.
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