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Can James Talarico convert Republican voters against Ken Paxton in Texas?

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Can James Talarico convert Republican voters against Ken Paxton in Texas? (2026, October 19). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/can-james-talarico-convert-republican-voters-against-ken-paxton-in-texas/

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CBS News polling indicates that James Talarico is nearly tied with incumbent Ken Paxton in Texas's Republican primary for attorney general. The article focuses on how Talarico might sway Republican voters against Paxton in the upcoming midterm elections.

Written by AI on 2026-10-19, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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As of October 19, 2026, recent CBS News polling indicates that James Talarico and incumbent Ken Paxton are nearly tied in the race for a Texas political office ahead of the midterm elections. The poll suggests a close contest between the two candidates, with no clear frontrunner emerging based on voter preferences at this stage. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns is reporting on potential developments before the election date.

Written for “James Talarico Challenges Ken Paxton” on 2026-11-04, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Narrative

Recent CBS News polling shows James Talarico and Ken Paxton practically tied ahead of the midterms.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-19

🔮 CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on what may occur before the elections.

2026-10-19 · CBS News

Can James Talarico convert Republican voters against Ken Paxton in Texas? · mixed framing

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Recent CBS News polling shows James Talarico and Ken Paxton practically tied ahead of the midterms. asserted

Talarico → show → midterms

CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on what may occur before the elections. uncertain

what → report → elections