The Texas Counties That Could Decide Whether Democrats Flip Senate Seat
Summary
South Texas counties that showed recent Republican gains among Hispanic voters may be important in the upcoming Texas Senate race. Democratic candidate James Talarico faces Republican Ken Paxton in November, with immigration enforcement policies influencing voter opinions in these areas.Key Facts
- James Talarico, a Democrat, will run against Republican Ken Paxton for a Texas Senate seat in November.
- Democrats have not won a Texas statewide election since 1994.
- President Trump’s immigration policies helped Republicans gain support in several Hispanic-majority border counties.
- Hispanic business leaders say immigration enforcement has hurt Republican support and local businesses.
- A recent poll found Talarico leading Paxton 43% to 36% among surveyed Hispanic business owners.
- One in five Hispanic business owners reported losing employees to deportation in the past year.
- Paxton supports strong border security and President Trump’s immigration agenda.
- The White House says President Trump’s policies have improved border security and the economy.
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