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  1. Texas Senate elections conclude with Talarico and El-Sayed victories
  2. James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.

Polls Show Talarico Leading Paxton in Texas Senate Race Amid Cost of Living Concerns

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What happened

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Multiple polls show James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race. The University of Texas/Texas Politics Project found Talarico at 50% versus Paxton at 47% among likely voters, while a CBS News/YouGov poll placed Talarico at 51% and Paxton at 49%. Both surveys noted the statewide competition as historically close.

From econotimes.com, ktxs.com

Why it matters

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Voters in Texas cited the cost of living as their leading concern. Political scientists suggest that Donald Trump’s national unpopularity is contributing to a potential Democratic upset in Texas.

James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.

From econotimes.com, ktxs.com

Who's involved

  • James TalaricoDemocratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas
  • Ken PaxtonRepublican Attorney General and Senate opponent
  • Greg AbbottGovernor of Texas, involved in the political rivalry
  • Donald TrumpNational figure whose unpopularity is cited as affecting the election

How it developed

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  1. Talarico increases lead over Paxton in the Texas Senate race.1 source
  2. Greg Abbott held a campaign stop in San Antonio while James Talarico and Ken Paxton run for Senate.Sub-event
  3. CBS polled Talarico's support during his Senate campaign against Ken Paxton.1 source
  4. Talarico takes the lead over Paxton; Simmons joins the race as an independent.1 source
  5. Trump campaigns in Nebraska and Ohio as Talarico faces challenges against Paxton.1 source
  6. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico leads Republican opponents in the ongoing Senate race.Sub-event
  7. Both Abbott and Paxton intervened on behalf of the case.1 source
  8. Amid the Senate race, Greg Abbott announces power company deregulation plans, while Luke Warford establishes a fund to support candidates like James Talarico.Sub-event
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  1. Talarico leads Senate race by five points; Abbott leads governor contest by three points.1 source
  2. Political attacks are underway during the Senate campaign run, involving James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett, and Greg Abbott in Abbott's home state.Sub-event
  3. Talarico gains a 3-point edge over Paxton in the Senate race; Abbott leads his opponent.1 source
  4. Talarico is leading in the state representative race while contesting the Senate seat and AG office.1 source
  5. Talarico's Senate bid is now linked to challenges against Greg Abbott's dominance.1 source

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