Trump Campaigns for Paxton in Texas Senate Race
President Trump held rallies in Texas on Tuesday to campaign for Republican Ken Paxton in a competitive U.S. Senate race against Democrat James Talarico. The race has tightened significantly, with recent polling showing the candidates nearly tied a week before the midterm elections.
Trump's involvement highlights Republican efforts to retain a traditionally red state as the race has become unexpectedly competitive, demonstrating potential Democratic inroads in Texas politics.
Trump returned to Texas as a key battleground state with just days before the midterms, with dueling campaign rallies by both candidates indicating the race remains highly contested and strategically important.
Trump campaigned aggressively for Paxton to mobilize GOP voters in Texas, a state he won decisively in 2020, amid concerns that the Republican candidate needs to shore up support in what should be a reliably Republican seat.