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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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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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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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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 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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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 pushes for a Paxton-Talarico debate in Texas Senate race
Trump is calling for a debate between Ken Paxton and James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. Here's how Talarico responded and where the race stands.
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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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This ain't his first rodeo: Trump heads to Texas to rally GOP
Trump is set to rally Texas Republicans for the third time in a month as the GOP strives to hold on to a Senate seat and governor's mansion.
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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's trip to Texas is 3rd in 30 days as Senate race tightens
President Donald Trump is traveling to San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 7 to campaign with Ken Paxton. It will be Trump's third visit to the state in a month.
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Gov. Abbott won't attend Trump Texas rally for Ken Paxton. Here's why
When asked if Abbott will attend Trump's visit, campaign staff pointed USA TODAY to comments Abbott made during a roundtable in Houston.
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