Republicans’ grip on Texas is on the line in a close US Senate race between Paxton, Talarico
The contest could end a 30-year GOP streak in statewide races as voters weigh Paxton’s scandals against Talarico’s anti-wealthy message.
- On Tuesday, Texas voters decide a marquee Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico, as Democrats push to break a 30-year statewide losing streak.
- Nationwide frustration over soaring living costs and the war with Iran boosted Democrats, while Paxton faced persistent scandals including a 2023 impeachment, marital issues, and investigations into his conduct.
- Elon Musk contributed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund and $10 million to the Paxton-supporting Lone Star Liberty PAC, amplifying Talarico's argument about moneyed influence in politics.
- Paxton framed Talarico as 'too progressive' for Texas, while the Democrat moderated past gender comments, calling them 'cringey' and stating he opposes transgender athletes in women's sports if safety is compromised.
- The race tests voter tolerance for Paxton's past scandals against Talarico's religion-infused populist message in a state President Donald Trump easily carried two years ago, with Republicans defending a pivotal Senate majority.
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Texas Senate Showdown: Paxton and Talarico Make Final Pitches as Late Polls Show a Close Race
by Rich Mitchell at CDN Texans vote Tuesday in a Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico that could help decide control of the chamber, with most final polls showing Talarico narrowly ahead. Click to read the rest HERE-> Texas Senate Showdown: Paxton and Talarico Make Final Pitches as Late Polls Show a Close Race first posted at Conservative Daily News
Paxton, Talarico Close Senate Campaigns on Home Turf
The Texas TribuneALLEN, TX — Five-and–a-half months ago, a triumphant Ken Paxton took the microphone at a Tex-Mex restaurant in Collin County, his political home base, with major news: He had spoken with President Donald Trump earlier that day, and Trump’s long-awaited endorsement had arrived. Learn More Here.
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abc NewsRepublicans' grip on Texas is on the line in a close US Senate race between Paxton, Talarico
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico are in an uncharacteristically competitive race for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
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