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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 calls Paxton, leaves voicemail inviting him to debate

Talarico calls Paxton, leaves voicemail inviting him to debate

In a 40-second video posted to X, Talarico calls Republican Ken Paxton, but the call apparently goes to voicemail — Paxton does not appear to answer.
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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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Ken Paxton to bring campaign tour to El Paso. Here’s when and where

Ken Paxton to bring campaign tour to El Paso. Here’s when and where

Paxton’s “Protecting the Texas Promise” tour is scheduled to stop in El Paso next week. The event is free, though spots can be reserved.
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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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El Paso puts voting machines to the test ahead of November election

El Paso puts voting machines to the test ahead of November election

Testing ensures voting equipment is properly programmed and accurately records and counts votes.
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El Paso sees surge in delayed voter registrations, testing election staff

El Paso sees surge in delayed voter registrations, testing election staff

El Paso County’s voter registration backlog swelled to about 12,000 applications after a state DPS error delayed records statewide.
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Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election

Muslim Americans push back as Republican politicians stoke anti-Sharia rhetoric ahead of election

Senator Ted Cruz targeted Muslim Americans at the recent Republican midterm convention, declaring that Sharia law “has no place in America.”