Trump to Skip House Races to Focus on Senate in Final Election Push

President Donald Trump’s final campaign push ahead of congressional elections all but gives up on maintaining Republican control of the U.S. House and instead concentrates on promoting turnout in conservative areas for competitive Senate and governor’s races.

Trump plans to skip competitive House districts in an itinerary of 11 rallies in eight states, according to a schedule described by a person familiar with his plans who briefed reporters on Monday. In several states in which there are both competitive Senate and House districts, Trump is shunning swing districts for areas where his support is strongest -- a strategy that could help maximize his potential impact on statewide races.