# Trump to Hold Tele-Rallies in 19 States Ahead of Election Day > The RNC announced President Trump will appear in virtual rallies across 19 states after cancelling in-person events in Iowa and Kansas. - Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com) - URL: https://briefzora.com/trump-to-hold-tele-rallies-in-19-states-ahead-of-election-day - Published: 2026-10-30T06:02:57+05:00 - Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk) - Section: Politics - Image: https://briefzora.com/uploads/2026/10/trump-to-join-tele-rallies-19-states-after-midterm-event-cancellations-awiqrr.webp ## Key points - The RNC said President Trump will hold tele-rallies in 19 states before Election Day. - In-person rallies in Iowa and Kansas were cancelled, with the RNC saying Republicans are in a strong position there. - Joe Gruters described the virtual events as a 72-hour sprint to boost voter engagement. - A CNN/SSRS poll shows Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton leading Sen. Roger Marshall by four points, within the margin of error. - Emerson College/Nexstar poll puts Iowa Rep. Ashley Hinson two points ahead of Josh Turek, also within the margin of error. ## Why it matters Voters in the listed 19 states will receive a virtual appearance by the former president, while the cancellations in Iowa and Kansas reflect the party's assessment of its standing there. ## Article The Republican National Committee announced Thursday that President Trump will take part in tele-rallies spanning 19 states before Election Day, after his in-person gatherings in Iowa and Kansas were called off. RNC Chair Joe Gruters said in a press release, "Voters across the country want to hear from President Trump before Election Day, and this 72-hour sprint will be a huge boost in the closing days." The virtual appearances are scheduled for Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia, with the possibility of additional events. The committee explained the Iowa and Kansas cancellations by noting that "Republicans in a strong position" in both states. A Republican strategist told The Hill that the October online blitz is "about ensuring every MAGA vote possible comes out" despite a dip in GOP support, even in traditionally red states. Republicans are contending with a challenging midterm environment amid rising living-cost concerns under the Trump administration. Previously, Trump had campaigned in Kansas and Iowa to back Republican Senate hopefuls facing tighter Democratic races. A CNN/SSRS poll released Thursday showed Kansas Democrat Adam Hamilton ahead of incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R-Kansas) by four points, though within the margin of error. In Iowa, Democrat Josh Turek is narrowing the gap with Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson, who has repeatedly distanced herself from the administration over tariffs and the Iran war. Emerson College/Nexstar polling placed Hinson two points ahead of Turek, also within the margin of error, and noted a three-point drop in Hinson's support since September while her challenger's numbers remained steady. ## Frequently asked questions ### Which states will Trump appear in for tele-rallies? Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. ### Why were the Iowa and Kansas rallies cancelled? The RNC said Republicans are in a strong position in both states, prompting the shift to virtual events. ### What do recent polls show for the Senate races in Kansas and Iowa? A CNN/SSRS poll shows Democrat Adam Hamilton leading Sen. Roger Marshall by four points in Kansas, while an Emerson College/Nexstar poll has Democrat Josh Turek two points behind Rep. Ashley Hinson in Iowa, both within margins of error. --- When citing, please link to https://briefzora.com/trump-to-hold-tele-rallies-in-19-states-ahead-of-election-day and name Briefzora as the source.