The home stretch of the closely contested U.S. Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is underway, with both candidates making campaign stops in Amarillo as they fight for one of the most closely watched Senate seats in the country.

Paxton brought his “Come and Take It” tour to The Big Texan on Monday night, where he laid out his plans to make life more affordable for Texas families.

“I am going to fight so that every Texan can buy a home, raise a family, and live a healthy life without struggling to make ends meet,” Paxton told supporters.

A major focus of his speech was his Protecting the Texas Promise plan, which includes several proposed tax deductions and benefits aimed at easing the financial burden on Texans.

Under the proposal, Paxton is calling for:

- A $25,000 tax deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

- A $50,000 tax deduction for homeowners.

- A $5,000 tax deduction for gym memberships, nutrition programs, youth sports and physician-prescribed GLP-1 medications.

- Doubling the child tax credit.

- Making Trump Accounts permanent.

Following his stop in Amarillo, Paxton headed south on Interstate 27 to Lubbock, where he was scheduled to appear alongside President Donald Trump at a Tuesday night rally at the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center.

The race between Paxton and Talarico is shaping up to be a fierce battle for the seat currently held by Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.

Polls throughout the month have shown the contest within the statistical margin of error, underscoring just how competitive the race has become.

The election has also captured national attention as Democrats look to accomplish something they haven't done in nearly four decades: win a U.S. Senate race in Texas.

The last Democrat to do so was Lloyd Bentsen, who won reelection in 1988.

While Paxton works to rally Republican voters, Talarico is bringing his own campaign to the Texas Panhandle.

The Democratic nominee's “Clear Eyes, Full Hearts” tour is scheduled to stop in Amarillo on Tuesday for a meet-and-greet with supporters.

The event is currently planned for the Texas Panhandle Democratic Headquarters at 520 SW 10th Street, although organizers say the location is subject to change.

Doors are scheduled to open at 1:30 p.m., with the meet-and-greet beginning at 2 p.m.

With both candidates making stops in Amarillo, the Texas Panhandle is getting a front-row seat to a Senate race that could have major implications for the balance of power in Washington.

Paxton emphasized the stakes of the election during his Monday night appearance.

“If we lose Texas, we're going to lose America,” Paxton said.

As the campaign enters its final stretch, both candidates are working to energize their supporters and win over undecided voters in a state where Republicans have dominated U.S. Senate elections for decades.