Michigan Republicans expect another visit by President Donald Trump

Craig Mauger, The Detroit News on Oct 27, 2026

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President Donald Trump is expected to make another stop in Michigan before the Nov. 3 midterm election, as part of his national push in support of Republican candidates, according to four sources with knowledge of the plans.

The sources spoke on the condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss publicly a travel schedule that has not yet been finalized or announced. While the plans could still change, the sources said they expected Trump to rally voters somewhere in Michigan in the final hours or day of the 2026 race.

A spokesman for the Republican National Committee declined to comment.

"I'm hearing that, but there's no confirmation," said Jim Runestad, chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, of the potential visit by Trump.

Trump ended all three of his own presidential campaigns with rallies in Michigan. He took the stage in Grand Rapids after midnight, in the early morning hours of Election Day in 2024.

He won Michigan in 2016 and 2024 but lost it in 2020. However, he has maintained claims, without providing evidence to back them up, that fraud cost him the 2020 race against Democrat Joe Biden.

"You've got to be careful with the cheating vote counters," Trump said during a rally in Port Huron on Oct. 25.

Trump drew thousands of supporters over the weekend to the McMorran Place arena in Port Huron, where he encouraged people to back GOP candidate for governor John James and GOP candidate for U.S. Senate Mike Rogers.

On Nov. 3, Michigan voters will elect a new governor, a new U.S. senator, a new attorney general and a new secretary of state and pick candidates to fill every seat in the state Legislature. The Senate race and a handful of competitive U.S. House contests in Michigan will help determine if Republicans hold on to their majorities in the U.S. Congress.

"You're the people that built this country," Trump told the crowd in Port Huron. "We're not going to let them tear it down. So I am asking you to pretend that I'm on the ballot."

Amid Trump's weak job approval numbers, Michigan Democrats have frequently spotlighted his relationship with the Republican nominees this fall.

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed agreed over the weekend that people should vote like Trump is on the ballot.

"Donald Trump’s war is on the ballot," he said. "Donald Trump’s tariffs are on the ballot. Donald Trump’s big ugly bill is on the ballot. Donald Trump’s personality is on the ballot. And a vote for Mike Rogers is a vote for Donald Trump.”

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(Staff writer Beth LeBlanc contributed.)

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