Donald Trump has been campaigning in New Mexico and Virginia—states that have not favored Republican candidates in decades.
As election day draws closer, Former President Donald Trump has been campaigning in New Mexico and Virginia—states that have not favored Republican presidential candidates in decades.
His visit to Albuquerque on Thursday marks a strategic detour from the more frequently contested battlegrounds, where he hopes to galvanize support ahead of the election.
Trump’s campaign is projecting optimism based on early voting data, believing that he can compete effectively against Democrat Kamala Harris in these states—especially New Mexico—if he secures victories in swing states like Nevada and Arizona.
However, neither New Mexico nor Virginia has been won by a GOP nominee since George W. Bush’s victory in 2004.Is New Mexico a Swing State?
Over the past few months, the focus has largely been on traditional battlegrounds such as Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, which have seen a flurry of candidate visits and extensive advertising.
However, Trump maintains a dedicated base of supporters in states that typically lean Democratic.
Recent stops have included not only Albuquerque but also Madison Square Garden in New York and a rally in Coachella, California—both states with solid Democratic leanings.
In Albuquerque, Trump reiterated his belief that he could win New Mexico if the election is fair, echoing claims of past electoral fraud.
