President Donald J. Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Lubbock, Texas, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane. The event is part of the Trump administration’s push ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and will feature support for Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
According to Lubbock Lights, doors will open at 2:30 p.m. Central time, the program begins at 4:30 p.m., and President Trump is slated to speak at 6 p.m. Attendees are urged to arrive early, bring only essential personal items, and be prepared for thorough screening by the United States Secret Service and local law‑enforcement personnel.
The Lubbock County Republican Party chairman, Ken Adams, released a detailed advisory outlining prohibited items, which include aerosols, alcoholic beverages, balloons, banners, signs, drones, e‑cigarettes, explosives, firearms, glass containers, laser devices, mace, pepper spray, noisemakers, and packages. While small clear bags may be permitted, security staff will make the final decision. Adams thanked the Secret Service, first responders, volunteers, and event organizers for their work to ensure a safe gathering.
CBS News reported that this rally marks President Trump’s fourth Texas visit this election season. The Republican National Committee announced that the president will also speak in Corpus Christi on Oct. 27, after a schedule change moved the originally planned Waco stop to Corpus Christi.
During a recent rally in Dallas, President Trump praised Paxton, calling him “the greatest attorney general in America” and noting that Paxton “deserves to be your next senator,” despite joking that Paxton “may not dress right” or be “the best‑looking guy I’ve ever seen.” The comments were highlighted by CBS News as part of the president’s effort to boost the Senate campaign.
A CBS News poll cited in the same report shows the Texas Senate race between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico essentially tied, with Paxton leading by three percentage points in an internal poll. The poll notes that Republican leanings in the state favor Paxton, while Talarico benefits from higher Democratic enthusiasm and favorable personal perceptions.
Local residents can secure tickets through an RSVP form that remained open through Saturday, Oct. 24. The form allows up to four tickets per request, and registrants must complete a phone verification step before the registration is considered final.
What’s next: Lubbock voters and volunteers are encouraged to review the security guidelines ahead of the rally, verify their ticket registrations, and plan to attend the event starting at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. The rally will be a key moment for the Trump campaign and the Paxton Senate bid as the midterm election cycle intensifies.
Sources: lubbocklights.com, cbsnews.com
