Well, Tuesday, October 27th, is shaping up to be a pretty interesting day in Lubbock.
President Donald Trump and Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico are both scheduled to hold separate political rallies right here in the Hub City on the very same day.
And considering that Talarico is running against Republican Ken Paxton, who Trump is coming to Lubbock to support, the timing is certainly interesting.
The two events aren’t connected, and the candidates won’t be appearing together. But with early voting already underway in Texas, Lubbock is about to get a whole lot of attention from both sides of one of the state’s biggest political races.
Here’s what we know about the separate events, including times, locations and how to attend.
Anna Moneymaker, Getty Images, Ron Jenkins, Getty ImagesAnna Moneymaker, Getty Images, Ron Jenkins, Getty ImagesPresident Trump Coming to Lubbock for Ken Paxton Rally
President Trump will visit Lubbock on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026, for a campaign rally supporting Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s bid for the U.S. Senate.
The Republican National Committee confirmed the visit on Monday, October 19th.
According to the official event announcement, the schedule is:
11 a.m. – Doors open1 p.m. – Rally program begins2:30 p.m. – President Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks
The exact location has not been officially announced.
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The Lubbock Chronicle reports that a source identified the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center as the possible venue, but that remains unconfirmed. The Republican registration page still lists the location as “To Be Announced.”
Anyone planning to attend should check the official event page before making arrangements.
Register for the Trump rally in Lubbock here.
Registration is currently limited to four tickets per signup.
Trump is also scheduled to hold another rally in Waco at 6 p.m. that evening, making Lubbock the first of two announced Texas stops that day.
Ron Jenkins, Getty ImagesRon Jenkins, Getty ImagesJames Talarico Holding Evening Rally at Texas Tech
Later that same day, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico will hold a community rally on the Texas Tech University campus.
Talarico’s event is part of his statewide “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts Tour,” which his campaign is using to encourage voter turnout ahead of the November election.
Unlike the Trump rally, Talarico’s event already has a confirmed location.
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Talarico rally details:
Date: Tuesday, October 27th, 2026Location: Frazer Alumni Pavilion, 2680 Drive of Champions, LubbockDoors open: 6 p.m.Program begins: 7 p.m.Scheduled event: 7–9 p.m.
According to the campaign, parking in the Commuter North lot is free after 5:30 p.m. Additional off-campus parking and nearby bus routes are also available.
The event listing says the location meets ADA accessibility standards. Attendees with specific accessibility questions can reply to their registration confirmation email.
Talarico’s campaign is encouraging supporters to bring their “I Voted” stickers and invite friends.
Register for James Talarico’s Texas Tech rally here.
Why Are Both Campaigns Coming to Lubbock?
The answer is pretty simple: Texas has a major U.S. Senate election coming up, and people are already voting.
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are competing for the Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn.
Paxton, Texas’s attorney general, won the Republican nomination after a contentious primary contest. Trump endorsed Paxton during the Republican runoff campaign.
Talarico is a Democratic state representative from the Austin area who has made affordability and economic issues central themes of his Senate campaign.
Both campaigns are working to reach voters ahead of the November 3rd general election.
And apparently, both have decided that Lubbock is worth a visit on October 27th.
The city has long been a Republican stronghold, but Texas Tech also brings a large student population into the mix. The two rallies will give local residents opportunities to hear from the campaigns in person.
Anna Moneymaker, Getty ImagesAnna Moneymaker, Getty ImagesEarly Voting Is Already Underway in Lubbock
Another important detail: Texans don’t have to wait until Election Day to cast their ballots.
Early voting began Monday, October 19th, and continues through Friday, October 30th.
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026.
Texas voters receive a general-election ballot that includes candidates from different political parties, and they can vote for candidates from either party in individual races.
Information about voting requirements, locations and election procedures is available through the Texas Secretary of State’s VoteTexas website.
Could This Be a Busy Day Around Lubbock?
It’s certainly possible.
The president’s visit could bring additional security arrangements and traffic considerations, depending on the final location and event preparations.
Meanwhile, Talarico’s evening rally will bring campaign activity to the Texas Tech campus.
As of this writing (October 20th), detailed traffic plans and parking instructions for the Trump event have not been announced.
For anybody considering attending either event, checking for updates beforehand would be a good idea.
Joel Angel Juarez, Getty ImagesJoel Angel Juarez, Getty ImagesTwo Rallies, One Day, and an Election Just Around the Corner
Lubbock doesn’t get two major campaign events connected to the same U.S. Senate race on the same day very often.
But that’s exactly what’s scheduled for Tuesday, October 27th.
President Trump will be in town during the afternoon to support Ken Paxton, while James Talarico will address supporters at Texas Tech that evening.
Whatever your political affiliation, it’s a notable day for the Hub City, particularly with the election just a couple of weeks away.
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