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New Texas Senate poll signals shift for GOP as early voting nears
After weeks of Talarico leading, a new poll snaps the Texas Senate race back to a tie with 10 days until early voting. See what’s behind the shift.
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‘Must be nice’: Paxton reacts as Talarico resurfaces at ACL Fest
Talarico's campaign shared a video on Friday, Oct. 9, showing the candidate shaking hands, posing for photos and mingling with festivalgoers.
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Where is Talarico? Paxton requests doctor's note proving flu
USA TODAY has reached out to James Talarico's campaign for an update on his recovery but has not received a response.
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Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico. See who else has his support
Nelson, a longtime supporter of Democratic candidates, has increasingly lent his voice to Texas politics ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
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New poll shows tightening race for GOP in Texas Senate, governor races
More than 3,600 Texans weighed in, and Republicans are now playing catch-up in two top races in Texas. Here's what to know.
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Watch live: Trump to speak at Texas midterm rally for Ken Paxton
Trump headlines a San Antonio rally for Paxton tonight as early voting nears. Watch the livestream and see where the Texas Senate race stands.
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Trump says 'nobody knows' where Talarico is. Here's what we know
Trump traveled to San Antonio for Paxton's “Midterm Rally,” repeatedly referred to Talarico as “Talafreako” and suggested he had disappeared.
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Trump backs Ken Paxton, Dan Patrick, Texas GOP at San Antonio rally
Trump made a stop in Texas to help rally Republican support across key races in the state including the U.S Senate race and several House races.
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Polls are shouting in favor of Talarico in Texas. We'll see | Opinion
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has been a chameleon throughout his time on the campaign trail. Will Texas voters care?
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Chris Stirewalt says Texas Senate race is about Paxton, not a blue shift
Texas isn't turning blue, analyst Chris Stirewalt says — but it has "real qualms" about Paxton. See his read on the Senate race.
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Trump wants Talarico and Paxton to debate. Talarico couldn't be happier
Democratic nominee James Talarico has stopped holding campaign events in the Texas Senate race, and his team says he has the flu
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Donald Trump calls for debate in close race for Senate in Texas
President Donald Trump called for a debate in Texas, where Democrat James Talarico has also been asking Republican Ken Paxton for a side-by-side.
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