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Ken Paxton is involved in a legal dispute after suing ActBlue over alleged fraud, while he and James Talarico compete in a Texas Senate race.

15 reports, 14 independent Updated Jul 26
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Ken Paxton is involved in a legal dispute after suing ActBlue over alleged fraud, while he and James Talarico compete in a Texas Senate race.

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  1. A civil case has been filed between political rivals James Talarico and Ken Paxton.Sub-event
  2. While competing in the Texas Senate race, James Talarico and Ken Paxton are now facing scrutiny regarding alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party.Sub-event
  3. Ken Paxton used a legal case to argue for specific medical standards.Sub-event
  4. James Talarico, a Texas Democrat candidate, is facing off against Ken Paxton in the general election while discussing DHS actions regarding ICE.Sub-event
  5. James Talarico challenged Ken Paxton over his handling of plea deals, while Jeff Leach criticized Paxton's lenient plea deal regarding Hoffman.Sub-event
  6. Paxton sued ActBlue to undermine fundraising and used a suit to defeat Talarico.1 source
  7. Brandon Gill criticized Talarico's values and compared him to Pete Buttigieg during the Texas Senate race.1 source
  8. Ken Paxton and James Talarico are facing political scrutiny regarding issues like Social Security solvency.Sub-event
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  1. Paxton and Talarico spoke at the GOP convention, while Patrick criticized Talarico's messaging.1 source
  2. During the Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz attacked James Talarico's masculinity, while Republicans targeted Talarico's identity, and Talarico criticized Ken Paxton's integrity.Sub-event
  3. Dan Patrick criticized Talarico's religious campaign focus during a convention in Houston.1 source
  4. Paxton sued ActBlue over alleged fraud as he competes against Talarico in a Texas Senate race.1 source
  5. Judge Stearns ruled against Texas AG Ken Paxton's lawsuit against ActBlue.1 source
  6. Judge orders Paxton to drop lawsuit against ActBlue.1 source
  7. Talarico challenged Cornyn for the Senate seat, while Paxton sued ActBlue.1 source
  8. Dan Patrick criticized James Talarico's faith-based campaign during the general election season.1 source
  9. Patrick criticized Talarico's religious campaign focus during a convention in Houston.1 source

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