Vice President Vance holds rally in Tyler ahead of midterm elections
Vice President JD Vance held a rally in Tyler on October 13, where he spoke in support of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton and criticized Democratic opponent James Talarico. Multiple state and federal officials attended and spoke at the event hosted by Trump 47 Committee Inc.
- Where
- Tyler, Smith County
- When
- Oct. 13, 2026
- Sources
- Reported by 6 outlets
Counties: Smith
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
- JD VanceVice President
- Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General and U.S. Senate candidate
- James TalaricoDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate
- Chip RoyU.S. Representative
- Nathaniel MoranU.S. Representative (TX-01)
- Mayes MiddletonTexas State Senator and Attorney General candidate
- Dustin BurrowsTexas House Speaker
- Don HuffinesTexas Comptroller
- Cole HefnerState Representative
- Daniel AldersState Representative
- David SteinSmith County GOP Chair
- Brook RollinsU.S. Secretary of Agriculture
- Trump 47 Committee Inc.Rally host
The facts
- Rally held at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport on Oct. 13, 2026.2
- Event opened at 8 a.m.; rally began at 10 a.m.2
- Vance emerged from Air Force Two around 11:50 a.m.2
- Vance spoke in support of Paxton in Senate race.2
- Paxton is leaving post as Texas Attorney General to run for U.S. Senate.2
- Smith County considered a key battleground county for Senate and statewide elections.1
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
- JD Vance Paxton has been a champion for Texas with backbone and fighting spirit.2
- JD Vance Talarico will never fight for Texas and is plotting to seize power.2
- Cole Hefner East Texas is strong Republican area; important to show up and turn out.1
- Daniel Alders Was not aware beforehand of talk about expanding oil refinery in Tyler.1
- David Stein Visit was to rally for Ken Paxton; speakers mentioned Paxton by name.1
- Ken Paxton Turnout in Smith County and similar counties could be critical.1
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
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JD Vance Draws Backlash For ‘Middle School’ Joke Implying Texas Democrat James Talarico Is Gay
East Texas Democratic official says she was assaulted at Vance rally
VP JD Vance rallies East Texas Republicans ahead of midterm elections
Texas Democratic official alleges assault at VP JD Vance rally, police investigating
Sources
Outlets: 3 not rated Who's covering Texas →
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- East Texas political officials discuss VP’s rally in Tyler ahead of midterms
- VANCE VISITS TYLER | Vice President JD Vance rallies voters ahead of midterm elections
- VP JD Vance rallies East Texas Republicans ahead of midterm elections
Also reported by Washington Examiner, LGBTQ Nation, uPolitics.
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