# US midterm election latest: Texas, Iowa and Michigan races in focus

https://mins.news/en/video/90107

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-07 17:17 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8vdEfcsZjk

> With a month until the US midterm elections, several traditionally Republican races are growing more competitive as President Donald Trump increases campaign appearances for GOP candidates. He is returning to Texas to back Senate candidate Ken Paxton, though recent polls show Democrat James Talarico leading. The governor’s race is also drawing attention.

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