US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in the Republican Party’s chances in the November 3 midterm elections, urging supporters to turn out in large numbers to vote.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio, Trump said he expected a “big surprise” in the upcoming elections, despite polls indicating that Democrats could make significant gains.
“Just get out and vote. If you do that, we’re going to win, and we’re going to win big,” Trump told supporters as he campaigned for Republican candidates, including US Senator Jon Husted and gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy.
Competitive Ohio Senate Race
Ohio has emerged as an important battleground ahead of the midterm elections. Republican Senator Jon Husted is facing a competitive race against Democratic candidate Sherrod Brown.
Trump won more than 55 percent of the vote in Ohio during the 2024 presidential election, but rising living costs and higher petrol prices have contributed to a decline in his approval ratings.
Petrol prices in Ohio have risen by about 35 percent over the past year, reaching an average of $4.16 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association.
Trump’s trade policies with Canada have also triggered retaliatory Canadian tariffs affecting billions of dollars worth of Ohio exports.
Husted said the United States must achieve its objectives in the war with Iran while also demonstrating that he is working to reduce prices for Americans.
Data Centres Become Election Issue
Trump also highlighted the growing political debate over data centres, particularly facilities supporting artificial intelligence.
He defended his administration’s approach to data centres, arguing that they could bring significant economic benefits to local communities.
Data centres have become a major political issue in several parts of the United States, with residents raising concerns about electricity costs, water consumption and the use of farmland.
In Ohio, Husted has faced criticism over his role in attracting data-centre investments while serving as lieutenant governor.
Democratic Senate candidate Sherrod Brown accused Husted of giving large tax incentives to technology companies while leaving Ohio residents to bear the resulting costs.
With the midterm elections approaching, both parties are intensifying their campaigns as control of Congress and the political direction of the United States remain at stake.
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