Talarico rallies as his Texas US Senate race against Paxton enters final weeks
Summary
James Talarico, a Democratic candidate, is campaigning to win a Texas U.S. Senate seat against Republican Ken Paxton. Talarico has gained strong support and fundraising, making the race competitive as it could affect control of the Senate during President Donald Trump’s second term.Key Facts
- James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate in Texas as a Democrat.
- If Talarico wins, he would be the first Democrat to win a statewide race in Texas in over 30 years.
- Talarico raised $64 million in the third quarter, a record for a Senate candidate.
- Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate, has faced corruption allegations and was impeached but later cleared.
- The race is important because the winner will influence which party controls the U.S. Senate during President Trump's next two years.
- President Donald Trump and Republican groups have heavily supported Paxton with rallies and $124 million in ad spending.
- Talarico’s campaign focuses on issues like rising living costs and avoids close ties to President Biden or prominent Democrats like Bernie Sanders.
- Talarico holds rallies in various parts of Texas, including cities and rural areas, to connect with diverse voters.
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