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Trump makes third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend longtime stronghold

Trump makes third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend longtime stronghold

By Nandita Bose Oct 7 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump heads to Texas on Wednesday for the third time in a month, placing unusual focus on a state he won easily in 2024 but where Republicans now face unexpectedly tight midterm election battles as they seek to retain control of Congress.

Trump's trip to Texas is 3rd in 30 days as Senate race tightens

Trump's trip to Texas is 3rd in 30 days as Senate race tightens

President Donald Trump is traveling to San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 7 to campaign with Ken Paxton. It will be Trump's third visit to the state in a month.

This ain't his first rodeo: Trump heads to Texas to rally GOP

This ain't his first rodeo: Trump heads to Texas to rally GOP

Trump is set to rally Texas Republicans for the third time in a month as the GOP strives to hold on to a Senate seat and governor's mansion.

Chris Stirewalt says Texas Senate race is about Paxton, not a blue shift

Chris Stirewalt says Texas Senate race is about Paxton, not a blue shift

Texas isn't turning blue, analyst Chris Stirewalt says — but it has "real qualms" about Paxton. See his read on the Senate race.

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Can $1 billion buy victory in the midterm elections? Some Republicans fear the answer is no

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign

Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign

New polls put Democrats in position for Senate control

New polls put Democrats in position for Senate control

New YouGov polls show Democrats leading in six key Senate races, giving the party multiple paths to reclaiming control of the chamber in November.

Trump heads back to Texas to rally for Ken Paxton. See where

Trump heads back to Texas to rally for Ken Paxton. See where

Paxton announced that President Trump will be joining him at the “Midterm Rally” on Wednesday, Oct. 7,

NYT poll shakes up Texas Senate, governor's races before early voting

NYT poll shakes up Texas Senate, governor's races before early voting

A new New York Times poll points to trouble for Republicans in the Texas Senate and governor's races as early voting nears. See where both stand now.

Gov. Abbott won't attend Trump Texas rally for Ken Paxton. Here's why

Gov. Abbott won't attend Trump Texas rally for Ken Paxton. Here's why

When asked if Abbott will attend Trump's visit, campaign staff pointed USA TODAY to comments Abbott made during a roundtable in Houston.

Can Democrats expand their Senate map?

Can Democrats expand their Senate map?

Plus: Will Ken Paxton's estranged wife help him win?

Today is your last day to register to vote in El Paso. What to know

Today is your last day to register to vote in El Paso. What to know

Oct. 5 is the last day El Pasoans can register for the November election. See how to register through the county and check your status.