Associated Press Election Daybook for Thursday, Oct. 22.

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Thursday, Oct. 22 Pre-general election campaign finance report filing deadline for congressional campaigns - Pre-general election campaign finance report filing deadline for congressional campaigns, and PACs and parties that have made contributions in connection with an election during the reporting period

Weblinks: http://www.fec.gov, https://x.com/FEC

Contacts: FEC, press@fec.gov, 1 202 694 1220

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Thursday, Oct. 22 Early voting begins in Maryland, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://elections.maryland.gov/, https://x.com/md_sbe

Contacts: Maryland State Board of Elections, info.sbe@maryland.gov, 1 410 269 2840

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Thursday, Oct. 22 8:00 AM GOP South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson on campaign trail - Republican South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Alan Wilson continues statewide Victory Bus Tour. Events include attending GOP meetings, Inn on the Square, 104 E Court Ave, Greenwood, SC (8:00 AM EDT), Pickens Speedway rally, District Park 201 Kay Dr, Easley, SC (4:00 PM EDT), and Patriots barbecue with South Carolina State Sen. Mike Reichenbach, Old Farmers Market Building, 1612 SC 72/221 East, Greenwood (6:00 PM EDT)

Weblinks: https://wilsonforsc.com/

Contacts: Alan Wilson for Governor, press@wilsonforsc.com

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 9:00 AM Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski casts his ballot - Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski, who is running for reelection in Maryland 2nd Congressional District, casts his ballot and holds media availability

Location: Honeygo Run Regional Park and Community Center, 9033 Honeygo Blvd, Perry Hall, MD

Weblinks: https://gojohnnyo.com/

Contacts: Jaime Lennon, Johnny Olszewski for Congress, 1 410 746 7954

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Thursday, Oct. 22 10:00 AM Dem Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed on campaign trail - Democratic Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed participates in Michigan Democratic Women’s Caucus GOTV Rally, Flint, MI (10:00 AM EDT), holds AFGE Coat Drive alongside Democratic Rep. Maxwell Frost, Detroit (1:30 PM EDT), attends National Nurses United Canvass Launch alongside Rep. Frost, Detroit (4:00 PM EDT) and holds Wayne State University Labor Rally, Detroit (5:30 PM EDT)

Weblinks: https://abdulelsayed.com/, https://x.com/AbdulElSayed

Contacts: Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, press@abdulforsenate.com

RSVP to request press credentials. Address upon RSVP

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 10:30 AM MDP slams GOP Sen. Susan Collins for 'voting to extend Iran war' - Maine Democratic Party (MDP) holds press conference slamming Republican Sen. Susan Collins for 'voting to extend Iran war'. Speakers include Maine State Sen. Anne Carney and Maine State Rep. Kilton Webb

Location: South Portland, ME

Weblinks: http://www.mainedems.org, https://x.com/mainedems

Contacts: , Maine Democratic Party, press@mainedems.org,

All interested press should RSVP to linnehan@mainedems.org to receive the address

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Thursday, Oct. 22 11:00 AM Dem Texas senatorial candidate James Talarico on campaign trail - Democratic Texas senatorial candidate State Rep. James Talarico holds meet and greet, Beaumont, TX (11:00 AM CDT) and rally in Galveston, TX (7:30 PM CDT)

Weblinks: https://jamestalarico.com/, https://x.com/jamestalarico

Contacts: JT Ennis, Talarico for Texas, press@JamesTalarico.com

Locations provided upon RSVP

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 11:00 AM Republican Massachusetts senatorial candidate John Deaton meets Vietnamese seniors

Location: Rainbow Adult Day Healthcare, 103 Freeport St, Dorchester, MA

Weblinks: https://johndeatonforsenate.com/

Contacts: Vincent Errichetti, John Deaton for Senate, press@johndeatonforsenate.com, 1 617 922 1824

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 11:00 AM Republican Maine 2nd Congressional District candidate Paul LePage makes campaign stop at Augusta City Hall

Location: Augusta City Hall, 16 Cony St, Augusta, ME

Weblinks: https://lepageforcongress.com/

Contacts: Lauren LePage , Fyre Strategies, lauren@fyrestrategies.com, 1 207 509 5698

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 11:30 AM Independent Montana senatorial candidate Seth Bodnar on campaign trail - Independent Montana senatorial candidate Seth Bodnar joins Boston College history professor and Letters from an American author Heather Richardson for conversation about Montana senatorial race, state’s history of challenging concentrated power and movement to move beyond two-party system

Location: Virtual Event

Weblinks: https://www.sethformontana.com/

Contacts: Seth Bodnar for Montana, press@sethformontana.com

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UPDATED EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 12:30 PM GOP Texas senatorial candidate Ken Paxton on campaign trial - Republican Texas senatorial candidate Attorney General Ken Paxton continues 'Come and Take It' bus tour, holding events at Palenque Grill Brownsville, 2600 Frontage Rd, Brownsville, TX (12:30 PM CDT) and The Citrus Live, 108 N 12th Ave, Edinburg, TX (6:00 PM CDT)

Weblinks: https://www.kenpaxton.com/

Contacts: Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, press@kenpaxton.com

ATTENDEE RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/brownsville-come-and-take-it-tour-with-ag-ken-paxton-tickets-2003432572756 Doors Open: 11:30 a.m. CDT Event Begins: 12:30 p.m. CDT and 2ND EVENT: ATTENDEE RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hidalgo-county-come-and-take-it-tour-with-ag-ken-paxton-tickets-2003433239751 Doors Open: 5:00 p.m. CDT Event Begins: 6:00 p.m. CDT

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 12:30 PM Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz, who is running for reelection in Texas' 15th Congressional District, casts her ballot

Location: Lark Community Center, 2601 Lark Ave, McAllen, TX

Weblinks: https://www.monicaforcongress.us, https://x.com/monica4congress

Contacts: Monica De La Cruz for Congress , press@monicaforcongress.us

Media planning to attend should email press@monicaforcongress.us. Cameras and photographers welcome

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Thursday, Oct. 22 1:30 PM Kamala Harris on campaign trail with Dem Mississippi senatorial candidate Scott Colom - Former Vice President Kamala Harris and Democratic Mississippi senatorial candidate Scott Colom hold rural healthcare roundtable, Clarksdale, MS (1:30 PM CDT) and Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally, Columbus, MS (5:00 PM CDT)

Weblinks: https://kamalaharris.com/

Contacts: Scott Colom for Senate, press@scottcolom.com

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Thursday, Oct. 22 3:00 PM Dem Kentucky senatorial candidate Charles Booker on campaign trial - Democratic Kentucky senatorial candidate Charles Booker holds Hopkinsville meet-and-greet, Pioneers Club House, 904 N Main St, Hopkinsville, KY (3:00 PM CDT) and Western Kentucky University meet-and-greet, DSU 3024, Dero Downing Student Union, 1600 Avenue of Champions, Bowling Green, KY (6:00 PM CDT)

Weblinks: https://charlesbooker.org/, https://x.com/Booker4KY

Contacts: Charles Booker for Senate, summer@charlesbookerky.org

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UPDATED EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 3:15 PM GOP Kentucky senatorial candidate Andy Barr tours Century Aluminum manufacturing facility - Republican Kentucky senatorial candidate Rep. Andy Barr tours Century Aluminum manufacturing facility and recognizes one-billion-pound production milestone

Location: Century Aluminum Sebree, 9404 State Rte 2096, Robards, KY

Weblinks: http://andybarrforcongress.com

Contacts: Andy Barr for U.S. Senate, alex@barrforsenate.com

RSVP: alex@barrforsenate.com and There will no longer be a media briefing at this event

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Thursday, Oct. 22 3:30 PM Dem Ohio senatorial candidate Sherrod Brown on campaign trail - Democratic Ohio senatorial candidate Sherrod Brown holds meet and greet event as part of his High Cost Husted Tour, highlighting concerns about rising costs

Location: Steubenville, OH

Weblinks: http://www.sherrodbrown.com, https://x.com/SherrodBrown

Contacts: Sherrod Brown for Senate, press@sherrodbrown.com

RSVP for exact location

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Thursday, Oct. 22 5:30 PM Dem Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz holds town hall - Democratic Nebraska gubernatorial candidate Lynne Walz and lieutenant gubernatorial candidate Ben Steffen hold town hall event

Location: Weeping Water Senior Center, 101 E Eldora Ave, Weeping Water, NE

Weblinks: https://lynnewalz.com/

Contacts: Lynne Walz for Governor, press@lynnewalz.com

RSVP for address

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 5:30 PM GOP Rep. Mike Lawler holds labor GOTV rally - Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who is running for reelection in New York's 17th Congressional District, holds labor get-out-the-vote rally alongside International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer

Location: Teamsters Local 456, 160 S Central Ave, Elmsford, NY

Weblinks: https://www.lawlerforcongress.com/

Contacts: Ciro Riccardi, Mike Lawler for Congress, ciro@lawlerforcongress.com, 1 845 642 6569

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UPDATED EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 6:30 PM President Trump speaks at midterm rally in Iowa - Republican National Committee midterm rally in Sioux City, IA, featuring remarks from President Donald Trump

Location: Sioux Gateway Airport, 2403 Aviation Blvd, Sioux City, IA

Weblinks: http://www.gop.com, https://x.com/GOP

Contacts: RNC, events@gop.com

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Thursday, Oct. 22 7:00 PM Dem Maine 2nd Congressional District candidate Matt Dunlap participates in interview - Democratic Maine 2nd Congressional District candidate Matt Dunlap participates in an interview hosted by the Portland Press Herald, Maine Public, and NEWSCENTER Maine. Interview held in lieu of a debate after the Republican candidate in the race, former Governor Paul LePage, declined to participate

Weblinks: https://www.pressherald.com/

Contacts: Portland Press Herald, 1 207 791 6650

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Thursday, Oct. 22 7:00 PM Connecticut gubernatorial debate - Connecticut gubernatorial debate, hosted by CT Insider and WFSB and featuring Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, who is running for reelection, and Republican candidate State Sen. Ryan Fazio

Location: WFSB Studios, 3 Denise D'Ascenzo Way, Rocky Hill, CT

Weblinks: https://www.ctinsider.com/

Contacts: Dan Haar, CT Insider, dhaar@hearstmediact.com

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Thursday, Oct. 22 7:00 PM Kentucky 6th Congressional District debate - 'Debate Night in Kentucky', WDKY-TV Fox 56 hosts Kentucky 6th Congressional District debate, featuring Republican candidate Dr Ralph Alvarado and Democratic candidate Zach Dembo. FOX 56 Anchor Andrea Walker and State Capitol Reporter Will Kenneally moderate

Location: FOX 56 News, 836 Euclid Ave, Lexington, KY

Weblinks: http://www.nexstar.tv/, https://x.com/NXSTMediaGroup

Contacts: Chris Berg, Nexstar Media, cberg@nexstar.tv, 1 972 373 8800

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NEW EVENT: Thursday, Oct. 22 7:15 PM Democratic Iowa senatorial candidate State Rep. Josh Turek holds Get Out the Vote event

Location: Davenport, IA

Weblinks: https://turek4iowa.com/

Contacts: Josh Turek for Iowa, press@turek4iowa.com

Address provided upon RSVP to press@turek4iowa.com

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Friday, Oct. 23 In-person voter registration deadline in Nebraska, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://sos.nebraska.gov/elections-division, https://x.com/NebraskaSOS

Contacts: Office of Nebraska Secretary of State, sos.elect@nebraska.gov, 1 402 471 2555

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Friday, Oct. 23 Voter preregistration deadline in Idaho - Voter preregistration deadline in Idaho, ahead of 3 Nov general election. Today also marks the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot * Qualified individuals may register and vote at their designated polling place on election day

Weblinks: http://www.idaho.gov, https://x.com/IDSecOfState

Contacts: Idaho Secretary of State Election Division, elections@sos.idaho.gov, 1 208 334 2852

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Friday, Oct. 23 Voter registration deadline in Utah, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://vote.utah.gov/, https://x.com/ElectionsUtah

Contacts: Utah State Elections Office, elections@utah.gov, 1 801 538 1041

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Friday, Oct. 23 Voter registration deadline in Virginia, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://www.elections.virginia.gov/, https://x.com/vaELECT

Contacts: VA Department of Elections, media@elections.virginia.gov, 1 804 864 8901

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Friday, Oct. 23 10:30 AM Dem Texas senatorial candidate James Talarico on campaign trail - Democratic Texas senatorial candidate State Rep. James Talarico casts his ballot, Austin (10:30 AM CDT), hold meet and greet, Temple, TX (1:45 PM CDT), and holds University of Texas rally, Austin (7:00 PM CDT)

Weblinks: https://jamestalarico.com/, https://x.com/jamestalarico

Contacts: JT Ennis, Talarico for Texas, press@JamesTalarico.com

Locations provided upon RSVP

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NEW EVENT: Friday, Oct. 23 12:00 PM GOP South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Alan Wilson on campaign trail - Republican South Carolina gubernatorial candidate Attorney General Alan Wilson continues statewide Victory Bus Tour with Republican Rep. Russell Fry. Events include attending rallies, Wild Heart Brewing Company, 317 Railroad Ave, Hartsville, SC (12:00 PM EDT) and The Dispensary, Rooftop, 101 W Evans St, Florence, SC (5:30 PM EDT)

Weblinks: https://wilsonforsc.com/

Contacts: Alan Wilson for Governor, press@wilsonforsc.com

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NEW EVENT: Friday, Oct. 23 12:30 PM GOP Texas senatorial candidate Ken Paxton on campaign trial - Republican Texas senatorial candidate Attorney General Ken Paxton continues 'Come and Take It' bus tour, holding events at Palenque Grill Hwy 35, 4615 San Bernardo Ave, Laredo, TX (12:30 PM CDT), Blue Bonnet Palace, 17630 Lookout Rd, Selma, TX (6:00 PM CDT)

Weblinks: https://www.kenpaxton.com/

Contacts: Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, press@kenpaxton.com

1st event ATTENDEE RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laredo-come-and-take-it-tour-with-ag-ken-paxton-tickets-2003433396219; 2nd: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/selma-come-and-take-it-tour-with-ag-ken-paxton-tickets-2003433508555 and 1st event: Doors Open: 11:30 AM CDT, Event Begins: 12:30 PM CDT and 2nd event: Doors Open: 5:00 PM CDT, Event Begins: 6:00 PM CDT

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NEW EVENT: Friday, Oct. 23 2:00 PM Dem Kentucky senatorial candidate Charles Booker attends West Louisville Economic and Education Conference - Democratic Kentucky senatorial candidate Charles Booker participates in National Action Network West Louisville Economic and Education Collective Conference

Location: Burnett Avenue Baptist Church, 6800 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, Louisville, KY

Weblinks: https://charlesbooker.org/, https://x.com/Booker4KY

Contacts: Charles Booker for Senate, summer@charlesbookerky.org

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Friday, Oct. 23 2:00 PM President Trump speaks at midterm rally in Florida - Republican National Committee midterm rally in Fort Myers, FL, featuring remarks from President Donald Trump

Location: Alico Arena, 12181 Fgcu Lake Pkwy E, Fort Myers, FL

Weblinks: http://www.gop.com, https://x.com/GOP

Contacts: RNC, events@gop.com

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Friday, Oct. 23 6:30 PM Dem Rep. AOC on campaign trail with California 22nd Congressional District candidate Randy Villegas - Democrats Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and California 22nd Congressional District candidate Randy Villegas hold Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally in Bakersfield, CA

Location: The Nile Theater, 1721 19th St, Bakersfield, CA

Weblinks: https://www.villegasforcongress.com/

Contacts: Randy Villegas for Congress, info@villegasforcongress.com

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Saturday, Oct. 24 Mandatory early voting period begins in Florida, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://dos.fl.gov/elections/, https://x.com/FLSecofState

Contacts: Florida Division of Elections, DivElection@dos.fl.gov, 1 850 245 6200

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Saturday, Oct. 24 Early voting period begins in New Jersey, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://www.nj.gov/state/index.shtml, https://x.com/NJ_Votes

Contacts: New Jersey Division of Elections, nj.elections@sos.nj.gov, 1 609 292 3760

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Saturday, Oct. 24 Voter registration deadline in Massachusetts, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://www.sec.state.ma.us/, https://x.com/SecretaryOfMass

Contacts: Massachusetts Elections Division, elections@sec.state.ma.us, 1 617 727 2828

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Saturday, Oct. 24 Voter registration deadline and first day of early voting in New York, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://elections.ny.gov/election-information, https://x.com/NYSBOE

Contacts: New York State Board of Elections, info@elections.ny.gov, 1 518 474 6220

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Saturday, Oct. 24 First day of mandatory early voting in Michigan, ahead of 3 Nov general election

Weblinks: https://www.michigan.gov/sos, https://x.com/MichSoS

Contacts: Office of the Michigan Secretary of State, MDOS-Press@Michigan.gov

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Saturday, Oct. 24 Kamala Harris on campaign trail with Dem New Hampshire senatorial candidate Chris Pappas - Former Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns with Democratic New Hampshire senatorial candidate Rep. Chris Pappas to rally volunteers and supporters in Portsmouth, NH. Also today, Harris participates in a live podcast recording on reproductive care and abortion rights alongside Reproductive Freedom for All President Mini Timmaraju

Weblinks: https://kamalaharris.com/

Contacts: Office of Kamala D. Harris, press@harrisoffice.org

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Saturday, Oct. 24 1:00 PM Barack Obama campaigns with Ohio Dems senatorial candidate Sherrod Brown and gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton - 'Fighting for Ohio' rally in Cleveland, featuring former President Barack Obama, Democratic Ohio senatorial candidate Sherrod Brown and Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Dr Amy Acton

Location: Cleveland, OH

Weblinks: http://www.ohiodems.org, https://x.com/OHDems

Contacts: Ohio Democratic Party Press, press@ohiodems.org

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NEW EVENT: Saturday, Oct. 24 1:30 PM GOP Texas senatorial candidate Ken Paxton continues 'Come and Take It' bus tour - Republican Texas senatorial candidate Attorney General Ken Paxton continues 'Come and Take It' bus tour, holds event in Georgetown, TX

Location: Camp Briteside, 8701 Ranch Rd 2338, Georgetown, TX

Weblinks: https://www.kenpaxton.com/

Contacts: Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, press@kenpaxton.com

ATTENDEE RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/georgetown-come-and-take-it-tour-with-ag-ken-paxton-tickets-2003434055190 and Doors Open: 12:30 PM CDT and Event Begins: 1:30 PM CDT

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Saturday, Oct. 24 5:00 PM Barack Obama on campaign trail with Democratic Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed - Democratic Michigan senatorial candidate Abdul El-Sayed, gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, and former President Barack Obama speak at rally in Detroit

Location: Detroit, MI

Weblinks: https://abdulelsayed.com/, https://x.com/AbdulElSayed

Contacts: Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate, press@abdulforsenate.com

RSVP for exact location

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Saturday, Oct. 24 6:00 PM Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders on campaign trail with Dem Minnesota senatorial candidate Peggy Flanagan - Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders holds Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally in Duluth, MN. Guests include Democratic Minnesota senatorial candidate Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and State Attorney General Keith Ellison, who is running for reelection

Location: Duluth, MN

Weblinks: https://berniesanders.com/, https://x.com/berniesanders

Contacts: Bernie Sanders, press@berniesanders.com

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Saturday, Oct. 24 7:00 PM President Trump speaks at midterm rally in Georgia - Republican National Committee midterm rally in Macon, GA, featuring remarks from President Donald Trump

Location: Macon, GA

Weblinks: http://www.gop.com, https://x.com/GOP

Contacts: RNC, events@gop.com