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Trump won this reliably red state by double digits. Now a deadlocked race is bringing him back
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
President Donald Trump held rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, Texas to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico. A Fox News poll showed the candidates tied at 49% each in the race. Talarico has raised over $146 million for his campaign, while Elon Musk provided more than $200 million in outside support for Paxton, according to Fox News.
Reported by 4 outlets:
- Fox News — Trump won this reliably red state by double digits. Now a deadlocked race is bringing him back
- NYT — Texas Senate Rivals Converge on Lubbock, With Trump in the Mix
- Breitbart — Trump Stumps for Paxton at Two Rallies in Texas, Lambastes Talarico
- Fox News — Dueling rallies thrust deep-red Lone Star town into the center of the political universe
- Fox News — The red wall facing its biggest threat in decades as Republicans scramble to defend Texas
- CNN — ‘The stakes are too high’: Lifelong republican backs James Talarico
- Breitbart — Paxton: 'The Mainstream Media Doesn't Want You to Know What James Talarico Really Is'