Donald Trump is stepping up his campaign efforts in traditionally Republican states as several key Senate races become increasingly competitive ahead of the US midterm elections. In Texas, Trump rallied support for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in San Antonio, where his event was repeatedly interrupted by protesters as he attacked Democratic rival James Talarico. In Iowa, Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek clashed in their first Senate debate over the war in Iran, tariffs, immigration and bipartisanship, with the open Senate race closely divided in recent polling. The war on Iran has also become a campaign issue, with candidates debating its impact on US spending, gas prices and American interests. In North Carolina, voters told Al Jazeera that the cost of living, including the price of food, medicine and fuel, is among their main concerns as Democrat Roy Cooper faces Republican Michael Whatley for the state’s open Senate seat. The race could have implications for control of the Senate, with recent polling showing Cooper ahead and the Cook Political Report rating the contest as Lean Democrat. As Trump campaigns for Republican candidates in states that have traditionally been safer for the party, will concerns over the economy and foreign policy reshape the battle for Congress?
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