A survey shows Talarico with a slim lead over scandal-scarred Ken Paxton in their high-stakes Senate matchup.
By
Nia Prater,
Intelligencer staff writer, who covers New York politics
James Talarico in Houston, Texas, on May 27.
Last month, Texas attorney general Ken Paxton sailed to victory over long-standing incumbent John Cornyn to secure the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate, a win ensured by his late-stage endorsement from President Donald Trump. But a double-digit victory in the runoff does not matter much for Paxton’s prospects in the much tougher general election in front of him.
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Texas Democrat James Talarico has launched his general election campaign for the U.S. Senate. He spoke to a crowd of supporters…
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico will face off in what could be a competitive Texas Senate race.
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