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“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico curb-stomped Ken Paxton in the Senate race by 12 points, and Dems won the governor’s race, may take the Texas House, and came close to taking the Texas Senate.”

“Mega-donors overwhelmingly gave to Republican candidates, including Elon Musk, who spent nearly $450 million, with large sums of that directed at boosting Ken Paxton in Texas, who, by the way, lost to James Talarico.”

“In formerly reliably Republican Texas, James Talarico defeated the Trump-backed Ken Paxton and became the first Democrat to be elected Senator by Texans since 1988.”

“Republican US Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gives his concession speech during his election night watch party in Dallas, Texas after losing to Democrat James Talarico President Donald Trump walks with Texas Lt.”

“To some of them, his campaign against the scandal-plagued Mr Paxton was not just about the fate of the US Senate, nor about influencing the final two years of Donald Trump's presidency.”

“Ken Paxton marks the first time a Democrat has won a Senate seat in Texas since 1988.”

“Musk was again the single biggest donor at more than US$445 million this cycle, with US$205 million spent in Texas in a failed bid to support Ken Paxton against Talarico, Federal Election Commission filings show.”

“He is trying to buy Texas," said James Talarico, who defeated Paxton in the Senate race, at a campaign rally in Lubbock last month.”

“Senate race in Texas was by far the most expensive contest in this year's midterm elections.”

“This year's Texas Senate contest has drawn national attention, with Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton facing Democratic candidate James Talarico.”

“This year, the state’s Republican attorney general, Ken Paxton, faces Democrat James Talarico in a closely watched Senate race, while the Republican governor, Greg Abbott, is seeking re-election against Democrat Gina Hinojosa.”

“Meanwhile, in Texas, Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico were focusing their final campaign efforts on Houston, according to Al Jazeera’s Lavelle.”

“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico is polling at 49 percent against Republican Ken Paxton’s 43 percent, according to a CNN survey released on Thursday.”

“On Tuesday, the President held two rallies in Texas, in an attempt to shore up Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign against Democratic state Representative James Talarico.”

“On Tuesday, the President held two rallies in Texas, in an attempt to shore up Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign against Democratic state Representative James Talarico.”

“Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton in the US Senate race, delivering one of the night's biggest surprises in a state Trump carried comfortably in 2024.”

“Voters also ousted legacy Republicans in Texas, electing James Talarico to the Senate, who defeated Republican candidate Ken Paxton.”

“Most of his money has been spent on the Texas Senate race, supporting Republican candidate Ken Paxton, who is running against Democratic candidate James Talarico.”

“Indeed, combined ad spending in the Senate race between Talarico and Ken Paxton, the state's Republican attorney general, has topped $500 million US, according to ad-tracking data — on pace to become the most expensive U.S.”

“Other polling suggests that GOP candidates are even having trouble keeping leads in states that are typically considered strongholds for the party, such as in Texas, where most surveys have found that the Democratic candidate James Talarico is ahead—by a…”

“Of the astonishing $446 million he has plowed into the midterms, around $180 billion has gone to the Texas Senate race—financial life support that Talarico’s opponent Ken Paxton has desperately needed.”

“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico was found in the CNN/SSRS poll to be up six points over the beleaguered Ken Paxton, 49 percent to 43 percent.”

“High-profile races that will determine which party controls the Senate for the next two years are extremely tight, according to a new CNN poll, as Maine and Kansas remain close and Democrats extended their leads in Texas and Michigan.”

“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.”

“Greg Abbott was unseated by Gina Hinojosa, and Democrat James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton for a U.S.”

“Midterms 2026 Even Anti-Trans Panic Couldn’t Save Republicans in Deep-Red Texas As James Talarico beat Ken Paxton in a historic Democratic flip, a Republican campaign run on transphobia fell short.”

“The AI leader was the biggest donor in this cycle at $446 million, $168 million of which effectively went to supporting Ken Paxton in Texas.”

“James Talarico defeated Ken Paxton in Texas, becoming the first Democrat to win a Senate election in the state since 1988.”

“Latest Stories Midterms 2026 Even Anti-Trans Panic Couldn’t Save Republicans in Deep-Red Texas As James Talarico beat Ken Paxton in a historic Democratic flip, a Republican campaign run on transphobia fell short.”

“Texas Traditionally red Texas is tipped to become the most expensive Senate race in the country’s history, as Democrat James Talarico takes on the state’s controversial Attorney-General Ken Paxton.”

“Ad-tracking business AdImpact says the crypto sector has spent $US68 million on defeating Brown, who is up against Republican incumbent Jon Husted in a high-stakes Senate race.”

“Ken Paxton (R) Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, another Democrat endorsed by the HRC, has recently reversed course on some of his most controversial positions, telling Fox News in September that he “missed the mark” with his past statements calling God…”

“More than 28,000 midterm markets have been opened so far, with a fraction of individual contests, including the Senate races in Texas, Michigan, Maine and South Carolina, accounting for a large chunk of the trading volume, the nonprofit said.”

“Candidates with messy personal lives include Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton, whose affairs and divorce have been well documented; and Rep.”

“In typically red Texas, Republican Ken Paxton faces off against Democrat James Talarico.”

“Yet Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton 49% to 47% in the latest Texas Southern University poll—in line with other recent surveys.”

“An October CBS News poll found that six in 10 Hispanic voters planned to support Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Senate race.”

“She’s running against former state Senate President Troy Jackson, who became the Democratic nominee after Graham Platner left the race over sexual assault allegations, which he denies.”

“James Talarico Democratic nominee for US Senate in Texas Could Texas finally flip – and could it be a theological Democrat – who does it?”

“And in Texas, Democrats are betting on James Talarico, the state lawmaker who has surged in the polls, to defeat Ken Paxton, the scandal-plagued Republican attorney general.”

“Locked in a neck-and-neck race against Republican Ken Paxton, Talarico came under fire in a September ad, King James, that featured his AI avatar rewriting the Bible with a crayon, with quotes overlaid from his previous speeches suggesting “God was nonbinary”…”

“Texans have not been represented by a Democrat in the Senate for 33 years, but as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against Democrat James Talarico in what polls have shown to be a competitive race, Democrats say this could be the year this changes.”

“Texas state Attorney General Ken Paxton is neck and neck with James Talarico in their Texas senate race Paxton will be making his final pitch to just a few dozen people at Matt's Rancho Martinez, a very modest Tex-Mex restaurant in suburban Dallas Colorful…”

“The group — which makes up more than 30% of Texas' eligible electorate — could prove pivotal in Texas' closely watched Senate and gubernatorial races.”

“Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s unsavory history may be hurting his chances in his Senate race against “youth pastor””

“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.”

“Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running in a tight Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has since sued CAIR, seeking to force it to stop operating in the state.”

“His match-up with Ken Paxton has become the most expensive Senate race ever.”

“As the race entered its final lap, national Republicans realised that Paxton’s vulnerability risked forfeiting a seat crucial to maintaining their narrow Senate majority.”

“James Talarico, a state representative, is trying to best Republican Ken Paxton, a former state attorney general, to become the state’s first Democratic senator in over 30 years.”

“Greg Abbott (R) and Ken Paxton's (R) vote totals – and the Latino vote in South Texas Given past polling errors in Texas that underestimated the Republican vote, there's a healthy skepticism that Democrat James Talarico's margin of error lead in polling…”

“The Senate contest has emerged as an unusually competitive race in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since Lloyd Bentsen in 1988, pitting Paxton's conservative appeal and history of legal controversies against Talarico's campaign focused…”

“This belief has pushed him into the column for Ken Paxton, the scandal-plagued Senate candidate in Texas who is depending on the Trump coalition to drag him over the finish line against Democrat James Talarico.”

“You're in Texas this week, covering a US Senate race that's been getting plenty of attention.”

“Paxton, who currently serves as Texas' attorney general, is running in a close race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“Republican State Attorney General Ken Paxton's campaign bus displays a rally cry from the 19th century Texas revolution against Mexico: "Come and take it."”

“In the last year, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton, who is currently tied in the Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, sued to shut down the Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights group.”

“Eyes and energy will begin shifting to initial results out of Iowa, Kansas, Michigan and Texas, where competitive senate races are at play that could decide control of the chamber.”

“James Talarico, a 37-year-old state representative and former public school teacher who preaches a gospel of social justice, is taking on Republican state attorney general Ken Paxton in the most expensive Senate race in history.”

“James Talarico (D) Republicans poured close to $400 million into the race after scandal-tarred candidate AG Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen.”

“Tuesday's announcement comes as Paxton is running for election in Texas' 2026 Senate race.”

“But she is a Republican who supports Trump and voted for Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.”

“The Republican Senate candidate is current Attorney General Ken Paxton.”

“Democrats need a net gain of at least four seats in November’s midterm elections to take control of the United States Senate from Republicans, as voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war, and rising prices heighten the races in once-safe…”

“Texas’ Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico says in a recent ad airing in the closing stretch of his neck-and-neck race against Republican Ken Paxton.”

“Tie off, cowboy boots on Once a reliable Republican stronghold, Texas has become a battleground between top prosecutor Ken Paxton, 63, who was controversially endorsed by Trump over a longtime senator, and Democratic state lawmaker James Talarico, 37.”

“If James Talarico manages to flip it, it will be the first time Democrats have won a Senate seat in Texas in more than three decades.”

“James Talarico over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for US Senate.”

“An August study by PRRI documented progressive Christians organizing against Christian nationalism in eight states, including Texas and Louisiana, channeling local meetings, religious discussions, and community networks into political action.”

“This year, Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton faces Democrat James Talarico in a closely watched Senate race, while Republican Gov.”

“More details on the huge turnout surge The surge is especially pronounced in Texas, where voters are deciding closely watched Senate, House and governor’s races.”

“That blue wave could also make landfall in Texas, where the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton - a candidate hand-selected by Trump - is behind Democrat James Talarico in prediction market data and recent polling.”

“The Texas race could become the most expensive Senate race in the country’s history.”

“Texas Senate In perhaps the most closely-watched race of the midterms, James Talarico has a chance to become the first Democratic Senator in Texas since 1993.”

“Musk, who has a home and multiple businesses in Texas, has taken a particular interest in the state’s Senate race between Republican candidate Ken Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.”

“Control of the Senate, which could be determined by the contest between Texas Republican Ken Paxton and Democratic challenger James Talarico, could further increase the party’s leverage.”

“Here are the Senate races to watch ahead of Election Day 📲 Get the latest on the midterms & more in the NPR App When this election cycle began, Democrats were seen as a longshot to pick up the Senate.”

“Beyond that, the majority will be decided in races that are, statistically, dead heats: · Texas: Talarico leads Paxton 48% to 46% (Emerson). · Ohio: Sherrod Brown leads Senator Jon Husted 47% to 44% (Suffolk University). · Alaska: Mary Peltola leads Senator…”

“Texas: Feisty Democrat makes the fight about integrity Democrat James Talarico, who is trying to become the first Democrat elected to the US Senate from the conservative state of Texas since 1988, has used concerns about political corruption in his campaign.”

“South Carolina Republican Darline Graham campaigns alongside President Donald Trump in Pendelton last week Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a campaign event Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Detroit Texas Democratic…”

“While the US Senate race between Democratic state Rep.”

“The legal challenge comes as several polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading his Republican challenger, Ken Paxton, in Texas’ all-important US Senate race that could ultimately decide which party controls the chamber after November 3.”

“Texas Senate: Ken Paxton (R) versus James Talarico (D) Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) Republicans hope to pull out a win by the skin of their teeth in Texas, where the State's Attorney General Ken Paxton won a bruising GOP primary to face off against…”

“In Texas, both Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico and his Republican opponent Ken Paxton have proposed tighter restrictions on data centers and accused each other of being supported by tech-aligned donors.”

“But the fate of congressional pushback against Trump ultimately could be decided by a handful of hotly contested Senate races — some of them in places where the president’s trade war with Canada is a top ballot box issue.”

“Talarico, dubbed “Talafreako” by Trump, is up against the president-endorsed state Attorney-General, Ken Paxton, for a Senate seat in the historically conservative state.”

“In Texas, Vice President JD Vance will hold a rally in Weatherford at 17:15 GMT, with Republican candidate Ken Paxton facing a close Senate race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is running ads featuring Republicans crossing the aisle to vote for him rather than Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.”

“Meanwhile, Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico is locked in a tight race with Attorney-General Ken Paxton for a US Senate seat – with Democrats looking to flip four nationally to secure control of the chamber.”

“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.”

“Talarico rallies as his Texas US Senate race against Paxton enters final weeks James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S.”

“Despite Texas being a red state, Talarico has run a remarkably competitive race against Paxton, notching a 2.8 percentage point edge over him, according to the latest RealClearPolitics aggregate of polls.”

“Talarico’s opponent in the Senate race, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has grilled the Democrat about his disappearance on social media in recent days.”

“It has all prompted a stream of fodder from his opponent, Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, whose campaign is calling on Talarico to produce a photo of himself with a newspaper showing today’s date.”

“Long a ruby-red Republican stronghold, the city is now a battleground in a Senate race in which polls show Talarico narrowly leading Paxton.”

“…he fount of voter enthusiasm in this city of fewer than 300,000 underscored the high stakes in a Senate race that has drawn hundreds of millions of dollars in spending and presents the biggest threat in years to the Republican Party’s grip on bright-red…”

“James Talarico had 48% support while Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton had 44% support, within the poll's margin of error.”

“A source in Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's political orbit tells Fox News Digital that the Republican Senate nominee in Texas appears frustrated with a lack of control over his campaign as he faces off against Democratic nominee state Rep.”

“Earlier this year, Trump chose Paxton to run against Talarico, a political newcomer who Democrats hope will flip Texas’s longtime red senate seat to blue in the midterm elections next month.”

“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.”

“In Texas, Paxton, who is locked in a tight race against Democrat James Talarico, has lamented that Trump’s GOP convention in Dallas hurt him, according to a recording obtained by the New York Times.”

“But this year, Republican Ken Paxton, the state’s attorney general, is struggling to win a Senate contest against Democrat James Talarico.”

“President Donald Trump urged Texas voters to support state Attorney General Ken Paxton in his Senate battle against Democrat James Talarico, as polls show the race is a toss-up for either political party, during a campaign swing through the state Thursday.”

“Trump has travelled twice to Texas for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, campaigned for Republican Senate incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas and made two stops in Ohio for Senator Jon Husted.”

“Trump has traveled twice to Texas for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, campaigned for Republican Senate incumbent Roger Marshall in Kansas and made two stops in Ohio for Senator Jon Husted.”

“…with the Republicans, revealing he voted for Democrat James Talarico Bush revealed he had voted for Democrat James Talarico, criticizing Ken Paxton's record and accusing Trump and his allies of causing 'enormous damage to the Republican Party' Democratic…”

“Neil Bush, a son of former president George HW Bush and a lifelong Republican, announced on Tuesday that he crossed party lines to vote for James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas.”

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

“The visit on Wednesday, which will include a rally alongside Graham, comes as the Senate race in deep-red South Carolina has grown uncomfortably close for Republicans.”

“Texas-sized spending Combined advertising spending in the race between Paxton, the state’s Republican attorney-general, and Democrat James Talarico has topped US$500 million, according to ad-tracking data, putting it on pace to become the most expensive US…”

“Republicans are fighting to hold on to the Texas Senate seat, as polls point to a tight race between Paxton and Democratic opponent James Talarico.”

“In the Texas Senate race, Democratic state Rep.”

“Republicans have dumped hundreds of millions into the race to support Paxton, even as there have been leaks of audio clips of Paxton appearing to disparage national involvement in the race.President Trump, who backed Paxton in the primary against Cornyn and…”

“Trump influencer Nick Sortor alleged Texas Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico was checked into the Lindner Center of Hope in Ohio, a mental health facility Sortor shared a clip on X of an alleged phone call between a hospital receptionist and pro-Trump…”

“Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, 37, disappeared off the campaign trail for more than 10 days, claiming a bad case of the flu.”

“Paxton is struggling in public polls against Democratic state representative James Talarico despite Texas’s long-standing status as a Republican stronghold and Trump having won the state in the 2024 presidential election by over 13 percentage points.”

“The ad does not mention Ken Paxton by name, but its message comes as the Republican Senate candidate faces a tight general election contest against Democrat James Talarico.”

“One senatorial race to watch is the one in Texas.”

“Talarico had the support of 61% of Texas Hispanics, a crucial voting group that in the 2024 presidential race in the state.”

“Currently, Talarico is facing off in the Senate race against the Lone Star State's Attorney General Ken Paxton.”

“James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies In reliably red Lubbock, Texas, people waited for hours in lines that stretched for blocks to see Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.”

“CBS News considers the race between Paxton and Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico , even though Mr.”

“In Texas, where Democrats have not won a Senate election since 1988, James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are virtually tied in the polls.”

“Republicans currently control the Senate 53-47, with the Fox News Power Rankings rating the race for Senate control a toss-up.”

“Texas PAC, the Republican super PAC largely funded by Elon Musk and supporting Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, has at least three separate TV ads hammering Democrat James Talarico on trans issues.”

“Then, of course, there’s James Talarico, the Presbyterian seminarian running a competitive race for Senate against Texas attorney general Ken Paxton.”

“Trump took his midterm campaign blitz to Texas, where Senate candidate Ken Paxton is locked in a tight race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“Trump is heading back to Texas for a fourth visit this election season on Tuesday, holding rallies in Corpus Christi and Lubbock to boost embattled Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton as he battles Democrat James Talarico in a tightening race.”

“James Talarico (D–Austin) a small, steady edge over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to fill the Senate seat currently occupied by Republican Sen.”

“This year, it feels like every opportunity to vote is a referendum against the party in power," said Agan, who's backing Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S.”

“Senate in Texas, running against Democrat James Talarico.”

“The findings come as early voting has begun in several states, including Texas, where Democratic nominee James Talarico is locked in a tight race against Republican Ken Paxton, who has Trump's backing.”

“Outside, the race against Republican nominee Ken Paxton sits within a few points in multiple polls.”

“Texas senate race gets largest share of spending The largest share of the PAC's spending has gone towards the Texas Senate race.”

“The Presbyterian seminarian’s insurgent run against Texas attorney general Ken Paxton – a staunch ally of Donald Trump – has become one of the most closely watched races in next month’s midterm elections to decide control of Congress.”

“At least $US158 million of that has gone toward a race in his home state of Texas, in which Republicans are at risk of losing a once-safe US Senate seat to Democratic candidate James Talarico.”

“This year, the Republican nominee is Ken Paxton, who was impeached by the Texas House in 2023 and later acquitted by the State Senate.”

“Senate contest between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is another tantalizing opening, and as the long race enters its final few days, the contest could well turn on its unusual points of friction.”

“In Texas, Ken Paxton and his supporters have been trying to turn transgender issues into a centerpiece of his race against Democrat James Talarico.”

“In the critical US Senate race, which could determine which party holds the upper chamber during Trump’s final two years in office, 58% of likely Latino voters intend to back the Democratic candidate James Talarico, while only 33% support the scandal-ridden…”

“The Texas Senate contest is among the closely watched races in the 2026 midterm elections, with Democrat Talarico facing Republican Ken Paxton for the seat.”

“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…”

“At his separate Fort Worth rally, Talarico delivered a similar message about money in politics, targeting Paxton and billionaire Elon Musk over the influence of wealthy donors in the Texas Senate race.”

“The Lone Star State hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1993 but State Representative Talarico has a marginal lead over Texas Attorney General Paxton in the polling averages.”

“A MAGA influencer who spent years supporting Donald Trump and the Republican Party sobbed after claiming she was booted from a campaign rally for Texas Senate hopeful Ken Paxton.”

“Ken Paxton’s message to voters in the home stretch of his closely-contested US Senate race with Democrat James Talarico is a mystery to me.”

“President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton in his runoff race against the Republican Senator John Cornyn How Paxton is still running as the Republican candidate for the US Senate in a very close race with James Talarico is a mystery Paxton married Angela Allen,…”

“US Senator Roger Marshall, Republican from Kansas waves as and US Senator Eric Schmitt, Republican from Missouri looks on during an event with US Vice President JD Vance at Webco Manufacturing in Olathe, Kansas, on September 14 The leading Senate GOP super…”

“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.”

“The Texas pol is now calling the competitive Senate race in his home state between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep.”

“Depending how you look at the situation, it is either predictable that Ken Paxton, Texas’s attorney general and Republican candidate for US Senate, is struggling in the polls – or impressive that he is not doing worse.”

“The early vote advantage carries over to the marquee Senate races, including several held in Republican-leaning states.”

“The state attorney general, Paxton is at risk of losing to Democrat James Talarico in a race for a seat his party has held for decades.”

“Last weekend, while the rest of us were relaxing with family or catching up on projects, a number of right-wing influencers tried to launch a smear campaign against James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas.”

“…n't put food on the table.' During the increasingly vicious race, Talarico has faced a barrage of attacks from Republicans, with Paxton calling him 'Low-T Talarico' and 'Six-Gender Jimmy.' At one point, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller said…”

“Donald Trump has accused fellow Republicans of “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee in the Texas Senate race.”

“Talarico and the Republican nominee, Ken Paxton, are locked in a competitive race to become Texas’s next US senator, with most recent polls showing Talarico with a narrow lead over Paxton.”

“It could play a part in the state's upcoming senate race too.”

“While popular with progressives in the Sanders coalition, Talarico will need to bring more centrist voters into his camp to defeat GOP rival Ken Paxton in the red state and become the first Democrat to represent Texas in the Senate since 1993.”

“Talarico is running against GOP rival Ken Paxton for the Senate seat in Texas.”

“Having already spent more than $500 million in combined ad spending, the Texas Senate race is one of the messiest battlegrounds of the cycle for far more reasons than just the bitter rivalry between Democratic state Rep.”

“… court in Illinois over an alleged $15 million embezzlement scheme involving Loretto Hospital Ahmed administered the COVID-19 vaccination to Eric Trump at Loretto Hospital in 2021 Sameer Suhail, a former medical company supply executive, was also charged in…”

“Recent developments in the Texas and Michigan races suggest keeping your money in your pocket.”

“Senate in Texas, where recent polls have him in a dead heat against Democrat James Talarico. $10 million went to the Republican Governors Association. $2 million went to the Republican Attorneys General Association.”

“James Talarico, the charismatic Democrat trying to do something Democrats have dreamed about for decades: turn Texas blue.”

“So we all wind-surf across the Senate race, even if we know little more than what we read that morning in Politico, or the New York Times or Wall Street Journal.”

“Graham’s problems come as other Trump-endorsed candidates, including Texas GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton, remain in within-the-margin-of-error races.”

“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico led Republican Ken Paxton among independents by 32 points in a September poll by Texas Public Opinion Research.”

“At least 14 Democratic clergy members are running in the midterms across a dozen states, including fellow Texan James Talarico, a Presbyterian seminarian running for US Senate against the state’s attorney general, Ken Paxton.”

“And— DC: And we should say that the marquee race there, as you see on the picture here, on the video here, is James Talarico, the Democrat, running against Ken Paxton, the Republican, for a Senate seat, which once upon a time it would be almost inconceivable…”

“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.”

“In deep red Texas the focus has been on the Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, but more recently the party’s candidate for governor, Gina Hinojosa, has turned heads, too.”

“Now, especially where the Senate is concerned, GOP strategists have to choose some races for particular focus in the final weeks of the campaign.”

“At a Wednesday night rally in San Antonio, Trump warned the crowd that if Democrat James Talarico defeats Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the open Senate race, “We’ll never forgive you for what you have done if you let that happen.””

“Lone Star Rising spent nearly $4.5 million opposing Crockett ahead of the March primary — and is now ramping up spending against Texas GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton as Talarico bids to become the first Democrat elected to rep the state in the Senate since…”

“Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to donors warning that the spending gap in the Senate race between him and his Democratic opponent, state Rep.”

“The Texas Senate race has emerged as one of the marquee races of the midterm elections as Talarico takes on Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump.”

“(Talarico has been polling rather well.) But some worry the prospects of Talarico's success against Ken Paxton have drowned out enthusiasm for Hinojosa, who also has a shot.”

“Here are the stances laid out by all the major party Senate candidates for the 13 states deemed to have competitive races.”

“In the Republican crown jewel of Texas — where Trump beat Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the last presidential election by nearly 14 percentage points — new Siena data shows Democrat James Talarico has a six-point lead over the embattled Republican Ken…”

“New York’s Kathy Hochul appointed state AG and Trump nemesis Letitia James as “special counsel” to weaponize the sordid case into a political cudgel to wield against Bruce Blakeman in her own gubernatorial race.”

“James Talarico, backed Talarico in his race against Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton, but has not yet campaigned with the Democratic Senate nominee in her home state.”

“… President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a rally for Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in Denton, Texas, last week Republican US Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was seen traveling to Iceland during the July 4th holiday…”

“And the governorship isn’t the only race threatening to upend the political scene in the state this fall: the Texas Republican Party is also grappling with a close-fought Senate contest, in which Democratic state representative James Talarico is leading the…”

“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.”

“Talarico is challenging Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in one of the nation's most closely watched Senate races, as Democrats seek to break a decades-long losing streak in statewide Texas elections.”

“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…”

“Kennedy described the Texas race as an “unpopularity contest” between Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep.”

“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.”

“Talarico voted against Republican-backed restrictions on transgender athletes while serving in the Texas House.”

“That’s part of the reason Texas’ Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton has become a battleground contest and why Gov.”

“How Pulido fares in the November midterm elections could have ripple effects for fellow Democrat James Talarico’s currently neck-and-neck fight for a US Senate seat against the state’s scandal-ridden Republican attorney general Ken Paxton.”

“In a Sept. 8 Fox News interview, the Democratic state legislator facing Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a critical November race, said he’d vote in favor of a national ban on gender surgery for minors if elected to the Senate.”

“Immigration-focused voters favor Paxton by 20 points.The current Republican Party of Texas legislative priorities explicitly include 'Border Enforcement' Ken Paxton's latest campaign ad took a more personable approach, featuring his daughter, Mattie Hayworth,…”

“Surveys have consistently shown Democrats leading in three other races for seats currently held by Republicans: Democrat James Talarico against Republican Ken Paxton in Texas; Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown against Republican incumbent Senator John…”

“A New York Times/Siena College poll of five states — Texas, Alaska, Ohio, Iowa, and Kansas — found Democratic Senate candidates tied or ahead in each race, highlighting a competitive environment in states Trump won by between 11 and 16 percentage points in…”

“…u’re in a national environment like in 2009, in which there’s a huge backlash against Barack Obama and the start of the rise of the Tea Party, Democrats are capable of losing a Senate seat in Massachusetts, particularly if they don’t have a very good…”

“The absence of Maine from Trump’s itinerary is notable as Collins faces one of the closest races of her nearly three decades in the Senate.”

“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.”

“Related, Trump said he hadn’t heard Texas Republican Senate Candidate Ken Paxton’s criticism of the convention.”

“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.”