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  1. Ken Paxton faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
  2. Ken Paxton faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
  3. Ken Paxton faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.
  4. Ken Paxton faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.

Texas Senate Race: Paxton and Talarico Face Off Amid Fundraising War

27 reports, 19 independent Updated Oct 15
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What happened

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In the U.S. Senate race in Texas, James Talarico is currently leading Ken Paxton by five points according to a poll by Texas Public Opinion Research. Despite the competition, Ken Paxton refused to debate James Talarico on Fox News. Meanwhile, Donald Trump provided political backing to Ken Paxton during the primary race.

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Why it matters

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The election is characterized by intense financial competition, with Talarico setting early fundraising records. Senate Republicans have committed $100 million in ad buys for Ken Paxton, highlighting the high cost of the race.

The candidates are competing for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

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Who's involved

  • Ken PaxtonAttorney General of Texas and Republican nominee for U.S. Senate
  • James TalaricoDemocratic nominee for U.S. Senate
  • Donald TrumpAmerican businessman and politician who endorsed Ken Paxton

How it developed

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  1. Trump calls on Paxton to debate Talarico in the ongoing Senate race.1 source
  2. Kristi Noem endorsed Ken Paxton in the race against James Talarico.1 source
  3. Trump traveled to Texas to boost Ken Paxton in the primary against James Talarico.1 source
  4. Paxton refuses to debate Talarico on Fox News as the Senate race heats up.1 source
  5. Trump stated his own ambition to run for the Senate while advocating for Paxton.1 source
  6. Paxton acknowledges Trump's leadership while facing a competitive challenge in the Senate race.1 source
  7. The candidates are competing for the U.S. Senate seat, and Paxton received an endorsement from Donald Trump during the primary race.1 source
  8. A survey of Trump supporters revealed that voters prefer James Tallarico over Ken Paxton in the election.Sub-event
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  1. Talarico demands release of office communications regarding the plea deal.1 source
  2. Ken Paxton faced off against James Talarico in a primary election, with the candidates debating issues like plea deals on the air. Paxton also received an endorsement from Donald Trump.Sub-event
  3. Talarico challenges incumbent Attorney General Paxton.1 source
  4. Paxton attacked Talarico's masculinity amid the ongoing Senate race in Texas.1 source
  5. Paxton faced Talarico in a primary election, debating plea deals and receiving Trump's endorsement.1 source

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