- Texas Senate race: Talarico leads Paxton amid Trump influence
- James Talarico is appealing to disillusioned Republicans as his political career becomes entangled with the Trump machine and Ken Paxton's campaign.
- James Talarico is campaigning in Texas, facing attacks from Ken Paxton and adopting strategies from Donald Trump.
Talarico leads Paxton in multiple districts, including Hidalgo and Guadalupe Counties, referencing Trump's past performance.
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Talarico leads Paxton in multiple districts, including Hidalgo and Guadalupe Counties, referencing Trump's past performance.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Early voting data favors Talarico, while suburban counties swing toward Democratic voters.1 source
Talarico leads Paxton in Hidalgo and Guadalupe Counties, referencing Trump's 2024 district performance.1 source
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James Talarico is campaigning in Texas, facing attacks from Ken Paxton and adopting strategies from Donald Trump.Also in this story
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- James Talarico is focusing his campaign push on North Texas, including Fort Worth and Dallas, and will hold a rally at UNT.
- Talarico commercialized a Republican nickname while Trump popularized modern campaigning features.
- JD Vance targeted James Talarico's views on gender and sex during his appearance at the Republican convention in Dallas.
Within Texas Senate race: Talarico leads Paxton amid Trump influence
The entities involved
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James Talarico
American politician (born 1989)
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Ken Paxton
Attorney General of Texas since 2015
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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