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Former U.S. President Donald Trump cast his ballot in the Florida mid‑term elections on Saturday, 30 September 2026, alongside First Lady Melania Trump. The pair arrived at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach after spending the morning at a nearby golf course. Trump told reporters that he had voted for all Republican candidates in Florida, adding, “I definitely, absolutely, voted for all the Republican candidates in Florida.” He also confirmed that he had placed a sticker on his ballot that read “I Voted.” Trump has previously faced criticism for his reliance on mail‑in voting, a system he has repeatedly attacked. In response to a question about whether he had voted for the party’s preferred candidates, he reiterated his support for the Republican slate. In a separate post on his Truth Social account, Trump said he would not rebuild the historic pool in the White House. He referenced a “fake news” report claiming he would remove the press pool and restore the original pool below it, stating that while he might relocate the press, the pool would not be restored. Trump also noted that he had considered moving the press pool in the past, a move that would have required a ban on all journalists at the White House. Trump has also publicly expressed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, although some of his advisers have suggested forming a government led by another figure. The mid‑term elections will determine the composition of the 435‑seat U.S. House of Representatives. In the 119th Congress, Republicans hold a narrow majority with 220 seats to the Democrats’ 215. Historically, the president’s party tends to lose seats in mid‑term elections, a pattern that has played out in 1994, 2006, 2010, 2018 and 2022. The 2026 election will require the Democrats to gain a net of three seats to take control of the House. Political analysts note that 21 districts are considered competitive, with outcomes that could shift the balance of power. Key states include Florida, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Iowa. In Florida, redistricting has made districts 14, 19 and 27 more favorable to Republicans, while Democrats are contesting them. In Texas, the GOP has redrawn districts to gain five additional seats, though three southern districts remain competitive. New York’s 17th district, previously held by Republican Mike Lauer, is now contested by Democrat Kae Conley. Pennsylvania’s 7th, 8th and 10th districts, all of which voted for Trump in 2024, are also in play. The House’s control will influence federal legislation, budgetary decisions and oversight of the executive branch. A Democratic majority would enable the party to chair committees, potentially slow Republican legislative priorities and increase scrutiny of the administration. Conversely, a Republican majority would allow the party to advance its agenda but would still require cooperation with the Senate and the President to pass major legislation. Article source: Al Awsat | Image credit: Al Awsat
Former U.S. President Donald Trump cast his ballot in the Florida mid‑term elections on Saturday, 30 September 2026, alongside First Lady Melania Trump. The pair arrived at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach after spending the morning at a nearby golf course. Trump told reporters that he had voted for all Republican candidates in Florida, adding, “I definitely, absolutely, voted for all the Republican candidates in Florida.” He also confirmed that he had placed a sticker on his ballot that read “I Voted.” Trump has previously faced criticism for his reliance on mail‑in voting, a system he has repeatedly attacked. In response to a question about whether he had voted for the party’s preferred candidates, he reiterated his support for the Republican slate. In a separate post on his Truth Social account, Trump said he would not rebuild the historic pool in the White House. He referenced a “fake news” report claiming he would remove the press pool and restore the original pool below it, stating that while he might relocate the press, the pool would not be restored. Trump also noted that he had considered moving the press pool in the past, a move that would have required a ban on all journalists at the White House. Trump has also publicly expressed support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, although some of his advisers have suggested forming a government led by another figure. The mid‑term elections will determine the composition of the 435‑seat U.S. House of Representatives. In the 119th Congress, Republicans hold a narrow majority with 220 seats to the Democrats’ 215. Historically, the president’s party tends to lose seats in mid‑term elections, a pattern that has played out in 1994, 2006, 2010, 2018 and 2022. The 2026 election will require the Democrats to gain a net of three seats to take control of the House. Political analysts note that 21 districts are considered competitive, with outcomes that could shift the balance of power. Key states include Florida, Texas, New York, Pennsylvania, and Iowa. In Florida, redistricting has made districts 14, 19 and 27 more favorable to Republicans, while Democrats are contesting them. In Texas, the GOP has redrawn districts to gain five additional seats, though three southern districts remain competitive. New York’s 17th district, previously held by Republican Mike Lauer, is now contested by Democrat Kae Conley. Pennsylvania’s 7th, 8th and 10th districts, all of which voted for Trump in 2024, are also in play. The House’s control will influence federal legislation, budgetary decisions and oversight of the executive branch. A Democratic majority would enable the party to chair committees, potentially slow Republican legislative priorities and increase scrutiny of the administration. Conversely, a Republican majority would allow the party to advance its agenda but would still require cooperation with the Senate and the President to pass major legislation.
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