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Trump steps up final midterm push as Democrats eye House gains, Senate races remain tight

Washington, Nov 1 (UNI) President Donald Trump has intensified his campaign efforts ahead of Tuesday’s US midterm elections, reversing plans to cancel rallies in Iowa and Kansas and launching a series of virtual appearances to mobilise Republican voters. Meanwhile, Democrats are seeking to capitalise on growing political momentum and mounting concerns over the economy.
With control of Congress at stake, both parties are making a final push to mobilise voters in a closely contested election that could determine the direction of Trump's presidency during the second half of his term.
Latest polling by CBS News gives Democrats an advantage in the race for the House of Representatives, while control of the Senate remains uncertain, with closely fought contests in Maine, Michigan, Ohio, Texas and Alaska.
The election has emerged as a critical test of Trump's political standing, with Republicans facing mounting pressure over economic concerns, immigration policies and the impact of the war with Iran on fuel and agricultural costs.
Republican Senator Ted Cruz issued a stark warning about his party's prospects, saying Democrats were significantly outperforming Republicans in early voting and could potentially sweep both chambers of Congress.
"We could lose Texas ... If the election were over today, if just the early votes that have been cast so far were counted, Republicans would lose massively. It would not be close," Cruz said on his podcast.
"It would be a bloodbath," he added, warning that Republican voters risked handing Democrats victories across several competitive Senate races if they failed to turn out on Election Day.
Nearly 50 million Americans had already cast their ballots by Friday evening, according to data from the University of Florida's Election Lab, underlining the scale of early participation ahead of Tuesday's vote. The figure includes more than 26.8 million in-person early votes and around 22.9 million returned mail ballots.
Trump, who has spent weeks campaigning for Republican candidates across the country, announced that he would travel to Iowa and Kansas on Sunday after initially cancelling the visits and opting for virtual rallies.
He said Republican candidates in the two states had requested his presence to strengthen their chances.
"They called me in Iowa and they called me in Kansas, and they said, 'Sir, would it be possible to do a little rally of about 50,000 people each?'" Trump told supporters in Florida.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed confidence that his party was on the verge of regaining control of the lower chamber, arguing that voters were increasingly dissatisfied with the Republican administration.
"I'm very confident that House Democrats are on the verge of taking back control because the American people are fed up with MAGA extremism," Jeffries told CBS News during a campaign appearance in Virginia.
Asked what would constitute a successful election night for Democrats, he replied: "The majority."
The campaign's final stretch has also been overshadowed by escalating legal disputes over election administration, raising fresh concerns about federal intervention in state-run voting processes.
In Alaska, the Justice Department has sought to have ballots listing independent Senate candidate Daniel J. Sullivan segregated amid allegations of possible voter confusion because his name closely resembles that of Republican incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan.
The controversy intensified after reports that operatives associated with Democratic candidate Mary Peltola's campaign had helped recruit the independent candidate. Peltola has denied any knowledge of or involvement in the alleged effort.
The Justice Department has launched a criminal investigation and filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent certification of the election result if the Republican incumbent loses because of alleged voter confusion.
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