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Talarico vs. Paxton Texas Senate race tightens as new poll drops

Talarico vs. Paxton Texas Senate race tightens as new poll drops

A new BIG DATA POLL offers a fresh look at the closely watched Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton. Here’s what the survey found.

‘Low-T': MAGA insults Talarico's masculinity, but it isn't working

‘Low-T': MAGA insults Talarico's masculinity, but it isn't working

Republicans have made James Talarico, mounting an unusually strong Senate bid in ruby-red Texas, a top target in the midterms. Will it work?

Half of Texas voters may split their ballots, new poll shows

Half of Texas voters may split their ballots, new poll shows

Six weeks out, a new Texas poll finds undecided voters, record concern about the state's future and the issues voters most want addressed.

Record youth turnout? How young voters could impact midterm elections

Record youth turnout? How young voters could impact midterm elections

Recent polls show young voters are excited to vote in this year's midterm elections. Here's what it could mean.

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Where is Notre Dame in the AP Top 25 after blowing out Purdue?

Where is Notre Dame in the AP Top 25 after blowing out Purdue?

Notre Dame stays status quo in the Associated Press Top 25 poll after Week 4.

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.

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.

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.

John Cornyn won't help Ken Paxton win Texas Senate seat

John Cornyn won't help Ken Paxton win Texas Senate seat

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he will not support Ken Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign, underscoring lingering Republican divisions ahead of November.

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.

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

Nikole Hannah-Jones missed the lesson. School choice matters | Opinion

Nikole Hannah-Jones missed the lesson. School choice matters | Opinion

Imagine the difference New York Times journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones would make if she now lent her voice to the proven cause of education freedom.