By Andrew Goudsward and Nathan Layne ANCHORAGE, Alaska/DETROIT, Nov 1 (Reuters) - A prominent Michigan Democrat endorsed Republican Mike Rogers on Sunday, giving President Donald Trump's Republicans an unexpected boost in a critical US Senate race two days before midterm elections that will decide control of Congress.

The battle for control of the upper chamber runs through Ohio, where Vice President JD Vance campaigned on Nov. 2 to keep his old Senate seat in GOP hands.

Senate polls show Democrats leading in Texas, Kansas, Ohio, Maine and Alaska, with Trump's approval at just 38% across the seven battlegrounds.

Roy Cooper’s winning streak in North Carolina elections will be tested on Tuesday as the former Democratic governor faces off with President Donald Trump’s handpicked candidate Michael Whatley in a state that often sends Republicans to the U.S. Senate.

The president often picked more loyal but polarizing contenders during the 2026 primary season, now some of them are behind in the polls.

Iowa, joins 'America's Newsroom' to discuss the closing arguments in her tight Senate race, highlight the impact of pocketbook issues and stress the importance of federal agriculture aid programs.

Republicans need the support of both longtime stalwarts and newly minted supporters to have any chance of holding onto the Senate.

Republicans in both the Senate and House will hold their leadership contests on Nov. 10, just a week after a high-stakes Election Day that will determine whether they keep their majorities.