Chuck Norris due in S.A. to endorse Abbott

Actor Chuck Norris arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere "The Expendables 2" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on August 15, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (suggested by drimblewedge) Actor Chuck Norris arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere "The Expendables 2" at Grauman's Chinese Theatre on August 15, 2012 in Hollywood, California. (suggested by drimblewedge) Photo: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic Photo: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic Image 1 of / 29 Caption Close Chuck Norris due in S.A. to endorse Abbott 1 / 29 Back to Gallery

SAN ANTONIO — Republican gubernatorial candidate Greg Abbott is pulling out a big gun in the campaign homestretch.

Texas-bred actor Chuck Norris, known for his role as TV's “Walker, Texas Ranger,” will be in San Antonio on Wednesday for a joint appearance with Abbott.

Early voting is underway for the Nov. 4 election as Abbott battles Democrat Wendy Davis for the state's top office.

With a goal of getting out the vote, Abbott and Norris will be at Casa Rio Restaurant downtown for the midday event, which will also draw Texas GOP Chairman Steve Munisteri, according to Abbott's campaign.

The campaign said Abbott also will visit Corpus Christi on Wednesday as he continues a 25-city tour to rally voters.

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