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Trump backs Ken Paxton, Dan Patrick, Texas GOP at San Antonio rally

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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Willie Nelson endorses James Talarico. See who else has his support

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 Texas Senate poll signals shift for GOP as early voting nears

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

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

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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‘Must be nice’: Paxton reacts as Talarico resurfaces at ACL Fest

‘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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Trump pushes for a Paxton-Talarico debate in Texas Senate race

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

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

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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Watch live: Trump to speak at Texas midterm rally for Ken Paxton

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 rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend stronghold

Trump rallies for Paxton in third Texas trip in a month as Republicans defend stronghold

By Nandita Bose SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct 7 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump made his third trip to Texas in a month on Wednesday to campaign for Republicans who now face unexpectedly tight midterm election battles as they seek to retain control of Congress.
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Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

Can $1 billion power Republicans to victory in the midterms?

Republicans are facing anxiety as they enter the final month of the midterm campaign