Trump campaigns in Texas as Senate race tightens

Summarised from 3 outlets · 7 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 13:29 · Archive

President Trump campaigned in Texas on Tuesday for Republican Ken Paxton as a Fox News poll shows him tied with Democrat James Talarico.

President Trump visited Texas on Tuesday to campaign for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in the final stretch before Election Day. Trump made stops in Corpus Christi and Lubbock, deep in West Texas, one week before voters go to the polls. The visit marks Trump's fourth trip to Texas since Labour Day and comes as early voting is already underway.

The race between Paxton, the state attorney general, and Democrat James Talarico, a former public school teacher and state lawmaker, has become unexpectedly competitive. A Fox News poll released Wednesday found the two candidates tied at 49 per cent among likely voters in the contest to replace retiring Senator John Cornyn. Last month, Talarico held a two-point edge over Paxton, 51 per cent to 49 per cent.

The tightening race represents a significant shift in Texas, a state Republicans have dominated for decades. Trump won Texas by nearly 14 percentage points just two years ago. The showdown between Paxton and Talarico could end Democrats' more than 30-year statewide losing streak in the state.

The race is shaped by multiple issues. At Texas Tech University in Lubbock, students cited different concerns influencing their votes: one voter cited oil and gas policy, another pointed to women's healthcare and immigration, and a third highlighted the cost of living and public education. These divisions reflect broader tensions across the state as the election approaches.

How it is being reported

• ‘This can’t be real life’: Social media in disbelief after Trump raves about how much he loves meat at rallyTrump made the comment while attacking Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who he claims is a veganIndependent World · 28 Oct, 13:15
• Trump backs Paxton in Texas; Rogers repeats Muslim Brotherhood claims against El-Sayed in MichiganPresident Trump rallied for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Texas. Meanwhile, Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers took aim at opponent Abdul El-Sayed. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Aaron Navarro report.CBS News · 28 Oct, 13:09
• Trump rants about ‘loving meat’ and claims solar power fries animals during Texas midterm rallies: Live updates (cloned)President Donald Trump made two stops in the Lone Star State to stump for Republican Ken Paxton, who is virtually tied with Democrat James TalaricoIndependent World · 28 Oct, 13:07
• Trump slams Talarico during Texas rally for PaxtonPresident Trump was back in Texas on Tuesday for the third time this month to rally voters, slamming Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico while campaigning for Ken Paxton. Wiejia Jiang and Major Garrett have more.CBS News · 28 Oct, 12:53
• Deep in Trump country, a new generation reveals the divide behind Texas' tight Senate raceThree Texas Tech roommates reveal how abortion rights, oil and gas policy, and cost of living shape their votes in the Paxton-Talarico race.Fox News · 28 Oct, 10:30
• Here's whether Texas could go blue as midterms approach, Trump visits state againPresident Trump is once again hitting the campaign trail in Texas as the race between Republican Ken Paxton and James Talrico remains tight. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks it down, and Texas Tribune reporter Kayla Guo joins "The Daily Report."CBS News · 27 Oct, 22:49
• Trump won this reliably red state by double digits. Now a deadlocked race is bringing him backA Fox News poll shows Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied at 49% in the Texas Senate race as Trump heads to Lubbock and Corpus Christi to rally GOP voters.Fox News · 27 Oct, 10:00

In this story: Ken Paxton · James Talarico · Donald Trump · Texas · John Cornyn · Texas Tech University

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