Trump heads to Texas to fire up supporters before the midterm battle
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President Donald Trump will rally supporters in Corpus Christi and Lubbock on Tuesday, one week before Election Day, as Republicans step up efforts to boost turnout in crucial Senate races.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold two rallies in Texas on Tuesday, energizing voters in Corpus Christi at 2 p.m. local time and in Lubbock at 6 p.m. local time. The stops come a week before the midterm Election Day and follow a campaign appearance in Mississippi, where Trump backed Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith against a competitive Democratic challenger.
The Texas appearances are part of a wider Republican drive to defend its majorities in Congress, especially in Senate races that have become more competitive than many expected. Party officials have highlighted the importance of turning out voters in traditionally red states as early voting continues.
Trump’s campaign has framed the visits as a rallying cry for Republican voters, while Democratic opponents in the state are warning that the races are unusually close.