Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, has revised his campaign schedule just days before Election Day, abandoning plans for a final rally at the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas. The rally was intended to mark the culmination of his “Come and Take It” bus tour.
Instead of the Alamo, Paxton’s campaign announced two new events slated for Monday in Conroe and Allen, Texas. The Conroe event is scheduled for 11 a.m., while the Allen event will begin at 5:30 p.m., roughly 300 miles away from the Alamo. The campaign listed only these two events on Eventbrite and did not provide details for an Alamo gathering on its official website.
Questions regarding the change in plans remain unanswered, as the campaign has not responded to inquiries about what prompted the alterations. It had also previously declined to disclose logistical details regarding the potential Alamo event.
Initially, when announcing his get-out-the-vote campaign, Paxton emphasized that the bus tour would conclude at the Alamo, a significant symbol of Texas resistance despite its historical defeat. His campaign message to Texans has been framed around fighting against perceived threats, stating, “When they come after Texans, Ken Paxton goes after them.”
However, The Alamo Trust, which manages the historic site, informed Texas Public Radio that it was unaware of any planned event by Paxton on the grounds, noting that the site’s regulations generally prohibit political events.
Paxton is engaged in a tight race against Democrat James Talarico, positioning himself as a staunch conservative aiming to uphold Texas’s traditional values. Throughout his campaign, Paxton has participated in several high-profile rallies alongside figures like former President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, seeking to motivate Republican turnout.
Meanwhile, Talarico has been actively campaigning across Texas with his “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts” tour, referencing the popular television series inspired by West Texas football. He has responded to Paxton’s scheduling changes by criticizing his attendance at rallies. “No one’s going to Ken Paxton’s rallies, so he’s canceling them and hoping Elon Musk will buy this seat for him,” Talarico stated, referencing financial support Paxton has received from Musk.
In addition to the Alamo change, Paxton’s campaign has recently seen multiple cancellations and rescheduling of events in other Texas cities, including El Paso and Tyler, attracting scrutiny from Democratic opponents who have characterized it as a “Paxton bus tour crashout.”
