Trump Says Kansas, Iowa Don’t Need Him. Polls Show Otherwise
Summary
President Donald Trump’s rallies in Kansas and Iowa were briefly replaced with tele-rallies, then restored for Sunday, according to the White House. Polls show close Senate contests in both states, though estimates vary and one Kansas poll gave Democrat Adam Hamilton a larger lead.Key Facts
- The RNC said Thursday that Trump’s planned Kansas and Iowa appearances would be replaced by tele-rallies because Republican candidates were in a strong position.
- The White House said Friday that both in-person rallies were back on the schedule for Sunday.
- Trump said Republican Kansas Senator Roger Marshall was doing very well and criticized a reporter who asked about the schedule change.
- Iowa Republican Ashley Hinson is running against Democrat Josh Turek for the seat being vacated by Senator Joni Ernst.
- Polling averages cited in the article show Hinson leading by 0.5 to 1 percentage point, while one election simulation gives Turek a 2.1-point advantage.
- Kansas polling cited in the article is mixed: some averages show a narrow lead for Democrat Adam Hamilton, while Decision Desk HQ gives Marshall a 1-point lead.
- A Washington Post-George Mason University poll of 801 likely Kansas voters, conducted October 22–26, gave Hamilton a 10-point lead.
- The White House has said Trump’s campaign appearances are intended to help increase Republican turnout before Election Day.
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