Paxton campaign cancels Alamo rally on election eve
A scheduled campaign event for Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton at the Alamo on November 2nd has been removed from his itinerary. The campaign has not provided a reason for the change.
Paxton’s Monday schedule includes appearances in Conroe and Allen, Texas, both located far from San Antonio, where the Alamo is situated. The Allen event is planned for 6:30 p.m. CT, making travel to San Antonio impractical.
The campaign previously announced a two-week bus tour, “Come and Take It,” concluding at the Alamo. This tour was unveiled last month.
The Alamo, a significant historical site in San Antonio, was the scene of a 13-day siege by the Mexican army in 1836, resulting in over 150 fatalities. It currently operates as a museum and World Heritage Site, with a policy prohibiting political activities.
Paxton is challenging Democrat James Talarico for the Senate seat. Texas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1988, although recent polls suggest a narrow lead for Talarico. CBS News currently classifies the race as a toss-up.
Former President Donald Trump, who endorsed Paxton in the primary, has been actively campaigning in Texas, including a rally in San Antonio earlier this month and events in Corpus Christi and Lubbock last week.
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