Ken Paxton, who defeated John Cornyn, is facing a challenge from James Talarico in the upcoming election. Paxton was also backed by Donald Trump.
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Updated Jun 29
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Ken Paxton, who defeated John Cornyn, is facing a challenge from James Talarico in the upcoming election. Paxton was also backed by Donald Trump.
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Angela Paxton
American politician (born 1963)
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James Talarico
American politician (born 1989)
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- While running for Senate in Texas, James Talarico is campaigning in Houston, facing political attacks from Ken Paxton and primary opponent Jasmine Crockett.
Related events
- 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.
- 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.
- The Republican primary season concluded with the decisive defeat of John Cornyn, leading to Ken Paxton's nomination and the subsequent general election against James Talarico.
- James Talarico seeks depositions to focus on Ken Paxton's alleged corruption and public record.
- Ken Paxton faces allegations of bribery and ethical lapses amid the Texas Senate runoff involving James Talarico and John Cornyn.