Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, has canceled his final campaign rally that was to be held at the Alamo, two days before Election Day. Instead, he has scheduled events in Conroe and Allen, which are significantly farther from the Alamo. The Alamo Trust indicated it had no knowledge of any planned event at the site, where political gatherings are generally not permitted. Paxton is in a competitive race against Democrat James Talarico, who has criticized the cancellations and Paxton's reliance on financial support from Elon Musk.
Key facts
- Ken Paxton was scheduled to hold a rally at the Alamo on November 1, 2026.
- The campaign replaced the Alamo event with rallies in Conroe and Allen.
- The Conroe event is at 11 a.m. and the Allen event at 5:30 p.m.
- The Alamo Trust stated it was unaware of any planned political event.
- Paxton is in a competitive race against Democrat James Talarico.
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