Trump and Talarico Hold Dueling Texas Rallies
Trump and Talarico drew competing crowds as public polling shows Paxton trailing by no more than 5 points.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican Ken Paxton in Lubbock, Texas, while Democrat James Talarico held a separate rally in the same city to mobilize voters one week before Election Day.
- The competitive Texas Senate race is now categorized as a "toss up" by the Cook Political Report, marking a significant expansion into territory Republicans have traditionally held without facing intense midterm challenges.
- A new N+ Univision/YouGov poll released Tuesday showed Talarico leading with 50% compared to 45% for Paxton, as more than 4,000 supporters attended the Democrat's event after the campaign changed venues to accommodate demand.
- During his 42-minute speech, Trump criticized the Democrat over immigration and gun policies, while Talarico focused his roughly 20-minute address on Paxton's financial backing and alleged corruption to reach voters across the political spectrum.
- With early voting ending Friday, October 30, both parties are pushing for a final surge before November 3, 2026, Election Day, as West Texas voters remain critical to determining the race outcome.
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With dueling Trump-Talarico rallies, Lubbock became the center of the political universe
Lubbock, the second most populous city in West Texas, has been a reliable Republican stronghold. Democrats, like Talarico, hope to close yawning gaps in rural areas that have kept them out of power.
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Trump, Talarico rally voters in Texas Senate race as midterm elections approach
President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican Ken Paxton at two stops in Texas on Tuesday, while Democrat James Talarico held a separate rally in Lubbock.
The information in this text is a summary of the events of Tuesday, October 27. Two debates in Texas, manipulation and attacks. The US president arrived in Texas on Tuesday to make two appearances in support of Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and win over undecided voters for him. Paxton has a strong opponent in the fight for the crucial seat, James Talarico. He may win the Democratic Party its first […]
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