Pete Buttigieg campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris in the Fox Valley, emphasizing the importance of grassroots efforts and addressing key issues like reproductive rights and gun control, while urging voters to reject 'Trumpism'. In contrast, former Texas Governor Rick Perry criticized Harris's campaign efforts in Texas, labeling them a waste of time compared to Trump’s impactful presence due to his strong immigration stance. Additionally, over 200 veterans and military families condemned Republican challenges to overseas ballots as a betrayal, asserting it undermines their voting rights. Harris also faced backlash from Texas Republicans, including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, who deemed her visit a poor political choice, suggesting it would not resonate with Texas voters as Trump maintains strong support. Polls indicate that Trump leads Harris among Texas voters, a sentiment echoed by various Republican officials. Highlighting the stakes, concerns about election integrity were raised amid ongoing GOP lawsuits questioning absentee ballots for military members.