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Trump Makes Third Texas Trip in a Month as Republicans Defend Longtime Stronghold

Paxton is campaigning in a close Senate race as Trump visits Texas to rally support for him.

Trump Makes Third Texas Trip in a Month as Republicans Defend Longtime Stronghold
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Donald Trump is making his third Texas trip in a month to rally support for Senate candidate Ken Paxton as Republicans face unexpectedly competitive races in the state. Polls cited in the report show Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton, putting the Senate contest in focus for Republicans seeking to retain their majority.

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Donald Trump
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President campaigning in Texas for Ken Paxton

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Democratic Senate candidate challenging Paxton

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Vice President campaigning in Alaska

Republican House candidate expected to speak at the San Antonio rally

John Cornyn
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Texas senator whom Trump opposed in the party runoff

ALSO MENTIONED  Greg Abbott, Texas governor and Republican facing a closer-than-expected re-election race

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Donald Trump Holds San Antonio Rally for Ken Paxton's Senate Bid

Donald Trump held a San Antonio rally urging support for Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign. Paxton appeared at the rally, where Trump promoted him. Left-leaning outlets pair accounts of protest interruptions with coverage of Paxton’s remarks about Trump and the election. Center outlets generally describe a campaign push in a competitive race, with some emphasizing disruptions, voter concerns or Trump’s focus on himself. Right-leaning outlets stress mobilizing voters for Paxton and the Senate stakes, with one highlighting Paxton’s criticism of his opponent’s absence.

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