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Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Jill Colvin And Kim Chandler, Associated Press , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 25, 2026
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President Donald Trump vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground districts in the final sprint to November's midterm elections. Instead, he will begin October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states in the nation. His events are sure to draw enth...
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Key points Instead, he will begin October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states in the nation. President Donald Trump vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground districts in the final sprint to November's midterm elections. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground districts in the final sprint to November's midterm elections. Instead, he will begin October by stumping in Alabama and Oklahoma, two of the most Republican states in the nation. His events are sure to draw enth...
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