Campaign · 10/10/2026
Trump Bets on Upstate New York to Mobilize Conservatives
With midterms approaching, Trump is betting his presence in Upstate New York can bring conservative Republicans to the polls.
Why it matters
The gubernatorial race tests whether Trump’s presence can boost conservative turnout, though even some MAGA supporters doubt his odds.
- ★Trump is in Upstate New York as midterms approach.
- ★He hopes his presence will turn out conservative Republicans in the gubernatorial race.
- ★Even some in the MAGA base are not confident about his odds.