- Texas Senate and Governor contests amid midterm tightening
- A Republican runoff election in Texas saw the defeat of John Cornyn, involving candidates including Donald Trump, Ken Paxton, and James Talarico.
Ken Paxton is working to close a cash gap against challenger James Talarico, while the Supreme Court rules on coordinated party spending, with Trump announcing RNC plans.
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What happened
Ken Paxton is working to close a cash gap against challenger James Talarico, while the Supreme Court rules on coordinated party spending, with Trump announcing RNC plans.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Paxton held a rally in San Antonio while Trump campaigned in Texas and promised senior refunds.1 source
Talarico calls for Paxton to sue the DOJ; Republicans lose SCOTUS bid using Missouri map.1 source
- GoGuardian technology was used to block student research about Donald Trump at Albuquerque Public Schools, an incident reported by Dallas Express.Sub-event
ISD filter used by Dallas Express questioned regarding searches for Donald Trump.1 source
Current election details include a cash gap challenge against Talarico and a Supreme Court ruling on party spending.1 source
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The entities involved
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Dallas Express
conservative newspaper in Dallas, Texas (established 2021)
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James Talarico
American politician (born 1989)
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
Related events
- PACs and Donald Trump's endorsement provided financial and political support to Ken Paxton against James Talarico in the Texas Senate race.
- 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.
- James Talarico is focusing his campaign push on North Texas, including Fort Worth and Dallas, and will hold a rally at UNT.
- Trump pledges to campaign in Alaska and Texas while the Texas Senate race between Talarico and Paxton heats up.