2026 elections live updates: Trump speaks at D.C. Reflecting Pool, Michigan endorsement rift and more from the campaign trail

Updated on: November 2, 2026 / 9:39 AM EST / CBS News

The candidates in the New York governor's race traversed the state on Sunday, looking to score late points with voters ahead of Tuesday's election.

Gov. Kathy Hochul was in New York City, which typically votes blue, and Nassau County Executive and Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman spent part of his time in Suffolk County, Rensselaer County, and Oswego County, parts of the state where political experts say he stands a chance to gain some votes.

Sunday marked the final day of early voting. The New York City Board of Elections said the unofficial total number of ballots cast in the city was 690,526. Statewide, more than 1.7 million voted early, according to the state Board of Elections.

In an interview with conservative influencer Miranda Devine's Pod Force One, President Trump said he has "never worked the midterms like I have this one."

"This is really because I think it's so important," Mr. Trump said. "We've done so well. The country is so hot. We want to keep it that way."

Mr. Trump said he had been reflecting on how these rallies could be his last ones for a while…

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