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Sizing up the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton as early voting begins

On the eve of early voting in Texas, James Talarico maintains a slim lead over Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate.

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CBS News· Oct 18, 11:00 AMSizing up the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton as early voting begins

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In Senate race, Paxton and Talarico each promise relief from rising energy costs in TexasThe candidates are miles apart on climate, but both are making affordability a central issue as Texans grapple with spiking prices.

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In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on votersThe race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.

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In Texas Senate race, Ted Cruz tries to push Ken Paxton across the finish lineThe Republican senator isn’t on the ballot, but he’s campaigning like it as the GOP’s nominee to join him in the chamber tries to fend off James Talarico.

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Barbara Bush Donated $2,500 to PAC Supporting Leftist James TalaricoA daughter of former President George W. Bush (R) appears to be backing radical leftist James Talarico (D) in the Texas U.S. Senate race.

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The $2500 Donation that could mean more for Texas' Senate race than Elon Musk’s millionsBarbara Bush, the daughter of former President George W. Bush, has given money to a super PAC supporting Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, Houston Public Media reported . The amount is small, but it may say something about where some Republicans stand. Lone Star Rising PAC’s third-quarter filing with the FEC lists a $2,500 contribution from the…

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CBS News poll shows a Texas toss-up with Talarico, Paxton in tight Senate raceTurnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

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CBS News poll shows a Texas toss-up with Talarico, Paxton in tight Senate raceTurnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

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James Talarico Raises Quarterly Record of $64 Million in Texas Senate Race Against Ken PaxtonThe amount is the most that a Senate candidate has ever raised during that period, his campaign said, eclipsing his opponent in Texas, Ken Paxton.

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