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Donald Trump tells Alabama rally crowd to pretend he is on ballot

By The Likely · Updated Oct 3, 7:06 AM ET · Drawn from 10 sources · Written by AI, checked against sources

Donald Trump told thousands of rally attendees in Mobile, Alabama, to pretend he is on the ballot on Oct. 2. Speaking for about 70 minutes, he campaigned for Republican candidates to boost voter turnout in the midterm elections.

Why it mattersAlabama voters may feel stronger pressure to turn out for Republican candidates in the upcoming midterm elections.

How we got here

  1. Trump's campaign planned a Mobile rally, with Barry Moore expected to join him. Abc3340
  2. Trump held a midterm rally at the University of South Alabama's Mitchell Center in Mobile and spoke for about 70 minutes. Gop, Fox10Tv
  3. Trump was scheduled to hold a midterm campaign rally in Vandalia, Ohio. Gop
  4. Trump was scheduled to hold a rally in Grand Island, Nebraska. Gop
  5. Trump said he planned to return to Alabama for the Alabama-Georgia football game in Tuscaloosa. Mynbc15, Mynbc15
  6. The midterm election was scheduled. Singjupost

What's likely next

  1. Trump said he planned to return to Alabama on October 10 for the Alabama-Georgia football game in Tuscaloosa.
  2. A midterm rally was scheduled in Vandalia, Ohio; the Republican event listing set the program for 5:30 p.m. Eastern.
  3. A midterm rally was scheduled in Grand Island, Nebraska, for 4:30 p.m. Central.
  4. Trump said he planned to return to Alabama to attend the Georgia-Alabama football game in Tuscaloosa.

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