In the Texas Senate race, Republican Ken Paxton is struggling to secure sufficient support from GOP voters against Democrat James Talarico. Polls indicate Talarico has a slight lead, bolstered by strong Democratic backing and some crossover Republican votes. Former President Trump has criticized fellow Republicans for not supporting Paxton, highlighting internal party divisions. The election outcome will depend on whether Paxton can rally his party's base in the final weeks of the campaign.
Key facts
- Ken Paxton is the Republican candidate for the Texas Senate.
- James Talarico is the Democratic candidate with strong party support.
- Recent polls show Talarico leading Paxton by a small margin.
- Paxton has under 90% support among Republicans.
- Trump criticized Cornyn and Rove for not supporting Paxton.
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