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Cornyn calls Paxton 'flawed,' won't fundraise for Texas Senate

Cornyn calls Paxton 'flawed,' won't fundraise for Texas Senate

Asked if Paxton deserves a Senate seat, Cornyn punted to voters and ruled out fundraising for the man who beat him. See what else he said.
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Paxton remarks on Uvalde shooting spark backlash, renew scrutiny

Paxton remarks on Uvalde shooting spark backlash, renew scrutiny

A recording of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton discussing the Uvalde school shooting drew fresh criticism and renewed scrutiny.
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Angela Paxton breaks silence on Texas Senate race — sort of

Angela Paxton breaks silence on Texas Senate race — sort of

Without naming her estranged husband, Angela Paxton told Republican women the Senate seat matters more than the candidate. See what she said.
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Talarico attacks Paxton over China ties as Texas US Senate race heats up

Talarico attacks Paxton over China ties as Texas US Senate race heats up

Democrat James Talarico launched a new ad attacking Republican Ken Paxton over China ties as the rivals escalate their battle in Texas' U.S. Senate race.
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Talarico holds edge over Paxton as Texas US Senate race tightens

Talarico holds edge over Paxton as Texas US Senate race tightens

Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton remain locked in a competitive Texas U.S. Senate race as a new poll measures voter sentiment.
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Talarico praise for drag queen fuels Paxton Texas US Senate race attack

Talarico praise for drag queen fuels Paxton Texas US Senate race attack

Republican Ken Paxton launched a new ad in the Texas U.S. Senate contest attacking Democrat James Talarico over his comments about a Texas drag queen.
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Talarico says he’ll debate Paxton on Fox News

Talarico says he’ll debate Paxton on Fox News

Talarico said Fox News would provide a “safe space” for Paxton and proposed debating with Bret Baier as moderator.
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Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

Trump said he would campaign in midterm battlegrounds. He's starting in deep red states instead

President Donald Trump has vowed to campaign in 35 of the most competitive battleground districts in the final sprint to November’s midterm elections
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Talarico maintains slim edge in closely watched Texas US Senate race

Talarico maintains slim edge in closely watched Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton remain locked in a close Texas U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Southern University poll.
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New poll puts Texas Senate, governor's races in play for Democrats

New poll puts Texas Senate, governor's races in play for Democrats

Texas Democrats haven't won statewide since 1994, but a new poll suggests both the Senate and governor's races are within reach. Here's the breakdown.
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Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

Democratic Texas U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is working to reach Black voters, a key demographic in his race against Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton
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Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans dump cash into red states as they try to hold the line against Democrats in the midterms

Republicans are growing increasingly grim about their chances in November, with aligned groups pumping money into reliably red states and candidates scrambling to distance themselves from unpopular White House policies