Politics · October 24, 2026
President Trump, first lady vote early in person in Florida
On October 24, 2026, President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump cast their midterm election ballots in person at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections building in West Palm Beach, Florida. Following his vote, the president addressed reporters, stating he voted for all Republican candidates and noting his preference for in-person voting despite having used mail-in ballots in the past. Trump then traveled to Georgia to hold a campaign rally for Republican candidates, continuing a rigorous travel schedule that included recent stops in South Carolina, Iowa, and other Florida locations.
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Reported across the spectrum
- President Trump and Melania Trump voted early in person on October 24, 2026.
- The voting occurred at the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections office in West Palm Beach.
- Trump stated that he voted for all Republican candidates.
- The president traveled to a campaign rally in Georgia immediately after voting.
- Trump has been traveling extensively to support various Republican candidates in the midterm elections.
Reported by only some outlets
- Trump spent the morning at his nearby golf course before voting.
- Trump defended a controversial ad by Vivek Ramaswamy featuring the mother of opponent Amy Acton.
- Trump mentioned a possible return to South Carolina to support Senator Darline Graham.
- The president expressed he was too busy to play a full round of golf, opting to hit balls with pros instead.
- The administration plans to file a lawsuit in the Alaska Senate race if Republican Dan Sullivan loses.
- Saturday was the first day of early voting in Florida.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
highlight the irony of Trump voting in person while previously using mail-in ballots he publicly criticized and emphasize controversial defenses of Republican candidates like Vivek Ramaswamy.
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
emphasize Trump's tireless campaign schedule and personal stamina despite a hoarse voice while portraying his efforts as a selfless commitment to other Republican candidates.
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