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Early voting begins as Trump Vance endorsement questions linger

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 3:29 PM UTC · How we work

Left

Postponed Endorsement Concentrates Power

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections has begun in several states.
The coverage stresses that Trump’s postponed endorsement may concentrate Republican power and limit voter choice in the upcoming races.
During an Oval Office event, President Donald Trump said he never discussed endorsing JD Vance.
JD Vance expects Trump’s endorsement but refuses to back or oppose Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

Right

Family Influence Decision

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections is under way in several states.
Vice President JD Vance said his wife Usha and their four young children will heavily influence any decision to run for president in 2028.
Vance expects U.S. President Donald Trump would endorse him if he entered the 2028 Republican primary.
Trump told reporters he has never discussed a 2028 endorsement with Vance.

Center

Midterms Set Senate

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections is under way in several states.
Analysts say the midterms will set Senate control through 2033, shaping 2028.
Vice President JD Vance said he has not decided on a 2028 presidential run.
Gavin Newsom, California governor, New Hampshire, said his experience could aid a 2028 presidential bid.
President Donald Trump rallied in Kansas as Democrat Adam Hamilton sought seat, challenging Roger Marshall.

Blindspot

Vice President JD Vance said he would neither endorse nor oppose Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s reelection, breaking with President Donald Trump’s position.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center- and Right-leaning coverage.

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Postponed Endorsement Concentrates Power

Early voting for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections has begun in several states.
The coverage stresses that Trump’s postponed endorsement may concentrate Republican power and limit voter choice in the upcoming races.
During an Oval Office event, President Donald Trump said he never discussed endorsing JD Vance.
JD Vance expects Trump’s endorsement but refuses to back or oppose Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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