Texas Senate race draws national attention as Talarico challenges Paxton
Politics · First reported 30 Oct, 10:06 · Updated 10:30
James Talarico is seeking to end Democrats’ long run without a Texas statewide win, while Republican Ken Paxton is campaigning with Donald Trump’s support. Polls cited by the BBC show Talarico with a narrow lead, but the race remains uncertain. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
- The Texas Senate race could affect which party controls Congress, and total spending has exceeded half a billion dollars, according to the BBC. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
- The BBC reports that polls put Talarico slightly ahead, near the margin of error; it also notes that late Republican campaigning could affect turnout. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
- The Straits Times describes Texas as a long-standing Democratic hope that has repeatedly remained out of reach. (abad4bf3-3089-4f6a-96f1-d528be4924f4)
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- Candidates
- James Talarico for Democrats and Ken Paxton for Republicans. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
- Polling
- The BBC says Talarico has a slim lead in recent polls, near the margin of error in most surveys. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
- Race spending
- Total spending has exceeded half a billion dollars. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
- Talarico fundraising
- He raised more than $140 million during his campaign. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
- Outside spending for Paxton
- The BBC reports more than $170 million from Elon Musk and $40 million from Trump’s MAGA Inc. committee. (a20aae83-b543-407c-aee5-6172d600f665)
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