Trump urges Oklahoma voters to back Republicans before rally

Trump releases Oklahoma campaign message

President Donald Trump released a video Wednesday asking Oklahoma voters to support Republican candidates in the Nov. 3 general election. The video appeared on U.S. Sen. James Lankford’s campaign social media before Trump’s planned Oct. 1 rally in Durant.

Trump said he had carried all 77 Oklahoma counties in three elections. He thanked Lankford and promoted Kevin Hern for U.S. Senate and Mark Tedford for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District.

The president also highlighted his administration’s record. He described tax provisions covering tips, overtime and Social Security income, and said changes to inheritance taxes would protect family farms. Trump also promoted domestic oil and gas production and his administration’s policies affecting energy workers, farmers and ranchers.

Those statements were part of Trump’s case for electing Republican candidates. The video did not ask voters to decide a ballot measure or focus on one Oklahoma race.

Durant rally details

The rally is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Choctaw Event Center, 3702 Choctaw Road in Durant. Doors are set to open at 2 p.m., with remarks beginning at 6 p.m.

The event is open to the public, but advance registration is required. Each registration may request as many as four tickets.

Republican National Committee regional communications director Zach Kraft said Republican candidates from across Oklahoma are expected to appear. He said the program would include messages about taxes, border security and the Trump administration’s record.

The rally is part of the Republican National Committee’s campaign schedule before the general election.