Trump and Obama lead efforts to boost midterm voter turnout

BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties looked to their biggest names to encourage voters to turn out for the midterms.

AI-written summary · The Chestnut Post · October 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT · How we use AI

Trump and Obama lead efforts to boost midterm voter turnout

Trump and Obama are at the centre of efforts by both parties to boost voter turnout in the midterm elections.

BBC's Sarah Smith followed the two political figures as the parties looked to their star power to encourage people to vote. The report examines their potential to mobilise voters.

Originally reported by BBC News. Read the full story at BBC News

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