# Dueling rallies thrust deep-red Lone Star town into the center of the political universe

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/dueling-rallies-thrust-deep-red-lone-star-town-into-the-center-of-the-political-universe/
- Published: 2026-10-28T19:46:46+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-28T20:19:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Fox News (publisher lean: Far right)
- Original article: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dueling-rallies-thrust-deep-red-lone-star-town-center-political-universe
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Lubbock hosted competing rallies for Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico.
- Polls cited in the article show Talarico narrowly leading.
- Supporters on both sides predicted victory for their candidate.

## Summary

Two rival rallies in Lubbock put Texas’s political divide on display as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico sought support in a closely watched Senate race. The city is a long-standing Republican stronghold, but polls cited in the article show Talarico narrowly ahead, making the contest a test of whether the state’s political loyalties are shifting.

Supporters at both events said they expected their candidate’s side to prevail. Around 4,000 Talarico supporters gathered near the Fiesta Center, while Trump supporters camped overnight at the Civic Center before his appearance with Paxton. Paxton’s backers emphasised conservative positions including gun rights and opposition to abortion; Talarico’s supporters pointed to dissatisfaction with state leadership and argued that Trump’s presence suggested Republicans were concerned about losing ground.

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