Abbott Rallies in San Antonio Before Election Day
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a campaign event at a San Antonio burger restaurant as Election Day approached, while rival candidates faced crowd disruptions.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Elections
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Greg Abbott held a campaign rally at Big'z Burger Joint in San Antonio on Monday before Election Day, one stop on his statewide Let's Roll tour. Ken Paxton canceled his Come and Take It Tour stop at the Alamo scheduled for Election Night.
Why it matters
The events show campaign activity across Texas in the final days before the election, along with heated crowd interactions at several rallies. Paxton's canceled Alamo appearance removes one planned Election Night event from his schedule.
The Big'z rally took place in a restaurant with private rooms seating 80 and 200, while Democrats' Sunday rally at the Espee had a capacity of nearly 3,200. Attendance at the Monday event was not reported, and the reasons for Paxton's canceled Alamo stop were not stated.
The players
Greg Abbott
Greg Abbott is the Governor of Texas who is seeking reelection and has been a prominent figure in Texas Republican politics.
Ken Paxton
Ken Paxton is the Texas Attorney General and a Republican figure whose campaign events have drawn heckling and protest.
The details
Abbott's Monday afternoon rally at Big'z Burger Joint on North Loop 1604 West was one stop on his statewide tour. Paxton did not take questions from a crowd of roughly 100 at a Sunday rally at San Antonio's Angry Elephant, and a woman alleges she was escorted out after asking one.
Timeline
August 2025: Paxton was heckled during an appearance in San Antonio over his alleged infidelity.
Wednesday, October 29, 2026: Abbott spoke before a crowd of a few dozen at Texas Pride BBQ in Adkins.
Sunday, November 1, 2026: Paxton rallied in Tyler and San Antonio, where a heckler was tackled at the Tyler ice house event; Democrats rallied at the Espee.
Monday, November 2, 2026: Abbott held his rally at Big'z Burger Joint in San Antonio.
Election Night, November 3, 2026: Paxton's scheduled Alamo stop was canceled.
Political Context
The heckling Paxton faced in San Antonio in August 2025 over his alleged infidelity was followed by further crowd confrontations at his Sunday rallies. The Sunday rally disruptions continued a pattern of public confrontation at Paxton's San Antonio events.
Voters who attend campaign events may encounter crowded venues and public questioning of candidates. Texans planning to attend rallies in the final days should check venue capacities and event details before going.
The takeaway
Campaign appearances in the final days before an election can draw heated crowds and schedule changes. Voters interested in candidates' events can compare rally locations and turnout reports before deciding which events to attend.
Further reading
Explore more in Texas Elections coverage on the Texas governor's race and campaign events.
Source note: This article includes information reported by San Antonio Current.
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