LIVE, midterms 2026: over 52 million Americans have already voted early

Over 52 million Americans have already voted early for the upcoming midterm elections, with Donald Trump participating in phone rallies. Trump expressed optimism about the election outcomes, emphasizing the importance of his campaign meetings. In Texas, Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton for a Senate seat, highlighting corruption issues. Talarico likened his campaign to David versus Goliath, facing significant financial backing for Paxton from Elon Musk. Trump is also set to hold in-person meetings in Iowa and Kansas after initially planning phone rallies. Early voting has surged compared to 2022, with record numbers reported in several states.