- Texas Senate race: Paxton and Talarico battle amid Trump support
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- James Talarico campaigned against Ken Paxton's alleged corruption and held a rally in downtown Houston.
- Talarico and Paxton are contesting the Texas Senate seat, with new developments including a birth tourism center shutdown and a political endorsement.
Ken Paxton Concludes Texas Senate Campaign Tour at Alamo
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What happened
Ken Paxton concluded a campaign tour in Texas at the Alamo after holding a launch event in Rockwall. A coalition of 27 Christian pastors formed to support Paxton in his race against James Talarico. The tour was part of Paxton's effort to seek voter support across the state.
Why it matters
The campaign activity contributes to localized spending in areas visited during the tour. The contest between Ken Paxton and James Talarico continues to be a prominent political rivalry in Texas.
James Talarico and Ken Paxton are contesting the Texas Senate seat, with Talarico campaigning against Paxton's alleged corruption.
Who's involved
- Ken PaxtonAttorney General of Texas running for the U.S. Senate seat
- James TalaricoAmerican politician contesting the U.S. Senate seat against Ken Paxton
- TexasState where the Senate election is being contested
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- AlamoSpeculative
The high-profile political event concluding at the Alamo might drive immediate tourism demand.
How it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Paxton held a campaign launch in Rockwall and concluded a tour at the Alamo.1 source
Paxton continues campaign efforts to seek voter support in Texas.1 source
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The entities involved
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
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James Talarico
American politician (born 1989)
- Gina Hinojosa, a Democratic candidate, is running against Governor Greg Abbott in Texas, and she and James Talarico are fighting school voucher policies.
- Talarico is a candidate in the Texas Senate race. Paxton is also a candidate. Separately, Ted Cruz discussed data center issues on Pavlich Tonight.
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Texas
state of the United States of America
Related events
- Trump pledges to campaign in Alaska and Texas while the Texas Senate race between Talarico and Paxton heats up.
- Ken Paxton criticized James Talarico during the Texas Senate race and held a bus tour stop in Victoria.
- Neil Bradley endorsed Ken Paxton for office, who currently serves as Texas Attorney General.
- Various political and legal updates include a Supreme Court denial of a Trump request, a Florida deposition mandate, and Senate candidate predictions.
- Talarico and Paxton are running against each other in the Texas Senate race, with Trump endorsing Paxton and Talarico's voters concerned about the war in Iran.