Trump may need to save Paxton in Texas Senate race

Republicans are counting on President Trump’s cavalry to carry Ken Paxton to victory — but it hasn’t come yet.

Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country.

Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms  Toronto Star

Plans in one of Texas’ largest counties to use dozens fewer polling location than previous years is drawing protests from Democrats who say the reductions could create confusion in the November midterm elections

Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms  AP News

'A close race': Ken Paxton addresses tight polling in Texas Senate fight  USA Today

Talarico Is Out-Fundraising Paxton and Flooding the Airwaves in Texas Senate Race  WSJ

Republicans fret as Talarico bombards airwaves and Paxton awaits Trump team’s cash  CNN

The Democrat’s negative spot that alleges corruption by his GOP rival debuts Saturday during a TCU vs. North Carolina football game.

Candidates’ attacks are focused on illegal immigration, faith and stock trading.

“Paxton’s a poor campaigner,” Cornyn said. “He’s lazy and doesn’t raise money. And he basically is not offering a very compelling case for his election."