Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtually
Summary
Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico made closing arguments in a close Texas Senate race, criticizing each other and linking their opponents to national political figures. President Donald Trump planned to join six campaign events by phone, while early voting totals neared 50 million across several states.Key Facts
- Paxton, Texas attorney general, won the Republican Senate primary against Sen. John Cornyn with Trump's support.
- Talarico criticized Paxton over corruption allegations and argued that the election concerned voters' finances.
- Paxton portrayed Talarico, a Texas state lawmaker and former teacher, as too liberal for Texas.
- Talarico said Elon Musk had spent more than $150 million to help Paxton keep pace with Talarico's fundraising.
- Trump planned phone appearances at six campaign events for races in Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Michigan and Florida.
- Early voting totals were approaching 50 million; about 112 million people voted in the 2022 midterm elections.
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries campaigned in Virginia with former Rep. Elaine Luria, who is challenging Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans.
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