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Fla.: Vance headlines high-energy midterm campaign rally in Lakeland, mobilizing GOP voters
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In Short: Vice President JD Vance headlined a high-energy midterm campaign rally in Lakeland, Florida, at the Sun ’n Fun Hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport, aiming to mobilize GOP voters ahead of the upcoming elections.
Vance urged attendees to give Republicans full control in Washington to push through tax cuts, tackle inflation, and strengthen border enforcement.
Joining Vance on stage were prominent Florida GOP leaders, including U.S. Representative Byron Donalds and Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody, who both emphasized the importance of turning out in force to keep Florida a GOP stronghold.
Throughout his speech, Vance drew a sharp line between President Trump’s record and what he described as the “anti-American” agenda of the Democrat Party.
The Lakeland event served as a major stop on the administration’s midterm campaign circuit, aiming to bolster turnout and support for Republican candidates across Florida.
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- OAN Staff Brooke Mallory 12:40 PM – Thursday, October 1, 2026 Vice President JD Vance headlined a high-energy midterm campaign rally at the Sun ’n Fun Hangar at Lakeland Linder International Airport in Central Florida, delivering a pitch to mobilize GOP voters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.