President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Dubuque, Iowa, on November 1, 2026, urging voters to support Republicans, Iowa Public Radio reported. He backed Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, who faces Democrat Josh Turek. Iowa Public Radio
The report also described protesters interrupting the speech and being escorted out as the campaign entered its closing stretch. Iowa Public Radio
What congressional elections decide
USA.gov explains that congressional elections determine federal representation and which party has a majority in each chamber for the next two years. Midterms take place halfway between presidential elections. The contest therefore concerns the composition of the federal legislature rather than choosing a president, which explains why individual state races matter beyond their local constituencies. USA.gov
All 435 House seats are contested in the election cycle, alongside approximately one-third of the Senate. House members serve two-year terms; senators serve six-year terms with staggered elections, according to the government guide. USA.gov
