President Donald Trump is closing out the final days of a turbulent midterm campaign with rallies in two states he has handily won in the past, underscoring the defensive posture his Republican Party is taking as the elections become a referendum on his White House second term.

The clock is ticking until Election Day. Democrats and Republicans are making their last-minute pitches to Michigan voters. Michigan’s open Senate seat could play a key role in the fight for control of the chamber.

Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico and gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa make a final campaign push to Houston voters, targeting turnout in tight statewide races ahead of the midterm elections.