President Donald Trump is gearing up to support Republicans as they face a challenging battle to maintain control of Congress during the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, billionaire Elon Musk’s America PAC has started investing significantly in key House and Senate races.
During a dinner at the White House Rose Garden with Republican lawmakers, Trump announced plans to campaign in around 35 races. He aims to focus on contests that may decide if the GOP retains its majorities. The President expressed his commitment to make multiple appearances in the final weeks of the campaign, targeting competitive House and Senate races.
“It’s all about 35 races,” Trump emphasized. “I’m going to go to every one of those places and we’re going to see if we can get everyone elected.”
According to the Cook Political Report, several Senate races are increasingly competitive, with Alaska, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Ohio, and Texas rated as Toss Ups. Five of these seats are held by Republicans, while the Michigan seat presents a potential Democratic gain. The Cook Report recently updated Iowa and Texas from Lean Republican to Toss Up due to competitive polling.
Simultaneously, Musk’s America PAC has begun supporting Republican candidates in crucial races. It has disclosed approximately $800,000 in independent expenditures across Senate and House contests as its first spending report of the 2026 cycle.
In its filings, America PAC has dedicated significant resources to Ken Paxton’s campaign in Texas, the Alaska Senate race, and the Iowa Senate race. Several House races are also targeted, including Florida’s District 25, where Democrat Jared Moskowitz is running.
The combined efforts of Trump’s campaign appearances and Musk’s financial backing represent a larger Republican strategy to strengthen vulnerable candidates before November. The midterms are often seen as a public referendum on the sitting president, with such elections historically resulting in seat losses for the President’s party.
Republicans currently hold a slim majority in the House—218 seats to Democrats’ 212—and a 53-45 majority in the Senate, excluding independents Bernie Sanders and Angus King, who align with Democrats.
Texas emerges as a potential opportunity for Democrats to flip a Republican Senate seat. Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in a tight race, leading to significant Republican campaigning and investment in the state.
Maine also draws attention as Democrats aim for a four-seat gain to control the Senate. Republican Senator Susan Collins competes against Democrat Troy Jackson, with polling indicating a close race. Democrats point to Trump’s low approval ratings and economic concerns as reasons they could sway voters.
Regarding Trump’s plans, former Republican Governor Chris Sununu of New Hampshire noted on CNN that logistical challenges might limit Trump’s visits. He emphasized the potential benefits of promoting Trump’s achievements to help the Republican cause.
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