Talarico, Paxton to Hold Tyler Stops as Abbott Plans Lindale Rally
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and Republican opponent Ken Paxton are holding campaign stops in Tyler, while Governor Greg Abbott is scheduled for a rally in nearby Lindale, as candidates increase visibility during early voting.
Tyler Longview, TX, October 17, 2026 —
U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico and his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, are holding campaign stops in Tyler as early voting is underway. Gov. Greg Abbott is scheduled to hold a rally in nearby Lindale, adding another campaign event in the area.
The activity reflects candidates increasing their visibility during the early-voting period, according to the information provided. The events place Talarico and Paxton in Tyler and Abbott in Lindale, but no further details about their schedules were provided.
The dates and times of the stops and rally were not specified. Information about the venues, expected attendance, event agendas or any remarks by the candidates and governor was also not provided. The available details do not identify which issues, if any, will be discussed at the events.
Talarico and Paxton are identified as opponents in a U.S. Senate race. The information provided does not include additional details about the campaign, such as polling, endorsements or recent developments in the contest. It also does not give further context about early voting beyond noting that the campaign events are taking place during that period.
For now, the reported schedule consists of campaign stops by both Senate candidates in Tyler and a planned rally by Abbott in Lindale. Whether the events will include additional participants or public appearances was not specified.
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