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“James Talarico beat Ken Paxton in Texas, the first Democrat to win a Senate race there since 1988.”

“The race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico for a Senate seat in Texas was the most expensive non-presidential race ever, with nearly half a billion dollars pumped into campaigns against Talarico by Elon Musk, who spent the last several…”

“In Texas, James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton, becoming the first Democrat elected to the Senate from the state in more than three decades.”

“Senate, Texas voters have elected Democratic candidate James Talarico, becoming the first Democrat in the state to be elected to the upper chamber of Congress in nearly 40 years.”

“Ken Paxton relies on Elon Musk cash amid scandals and messy divorce Elon Musk's money became the central issue in the Texas race, with the world's richest man pouring $158 million into the Senate Leadership Fund, which then gave the same amount to the Texas…”

“Senate seat against scandal-plagued Republican nominee Ken Paxton, while Gina Hinojosa ousted three-term Governor Greg Abbott.”

“James Talarico also beat Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in their Senate race, adding to remarkable wins by Democrats in the ruby red state.”

“Talarico has held a small but consistent lead over Paxton, though generally within the margin of error, making it Texas' most competitive statewide race since 1994, Henson said.”

“Texas Trump-backed Republican Ken Paxton is trailing Democratic candidate James Talarico by roughly seven points, 50 to 43 percent, in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate in roughly 40 years.”

“His PAC has also spent $33.1 million on the race between Texas Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, Musk’s PAC has spent $33.1 million.”

“Democrat James Talarico is leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by a few points in their Senate race, according to recent polls.”

“In Texas alone, where Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is facing off against Democrat James Talarico, Musk donated nearly $160 million to the Senate Leadership Fund to help pay for political ads, The Texas Tribune reported Thursday, citing campaign…”

“Talarico faces a historically weak Republican nominee in Attorney General Ken Paxton, but Texas is still Texas — a big, conservative-leaning state that has dashed Democratic hopes repeatedly in recent years.”

“Talarico’s progress is partly attributed to voter hesitation regarding Paxton, who has faced persistent questions regarding corruption, including an impeachment by his own party in the Texas legislature, though he was later acquitted.”

“Paxton privately told donors and lobbyists last month that Trump's war against Iran and the resulting surge in fuel costs were damaging his Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, Axios reported.”

“Paxton, a Republican, is running against Democratic nominee James Talarico for Senate in Texas, one of the most closely followed midterm races in the country.”

“John Cornyn with MAGA Attorney General Ken Paxton seems to be blowing up in his face, as Democrat James Talarico leads in polling and fundraising.”

“The latest New York Times/Siena College poll of Texas shows James Talarico pulling away from his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, despite Trump’s deployment of the bells and whistles at his September GOP midterm convention in Dallas to highlight Paxton’s bid…”

“Log in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was heard complaining about a lack of “control” over his Senate campaign, which he admitted was being run by Washington, D.C., amid tensions with President Donald Trump.”

“But Paxton’s numerous scandals, which led to the Texas state House impeaching him before the state Senate acquitted him, have proven to be an albatross.”

“Paxton trailed his Democratic opponent in the state’s high-profile Senate race, James Talarico, 51 percent to 49 percent in a Fox News poll this week.”

“His remarks were punctuated with calls for voters in the state to support Ken Paxton, a sign that the president sees a real possibility that Paxton will lose his upcoming Senate election against James Talarico, his Democratic opponent.”