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Reason · Aug 17

How Paxton, Talarico differ on God

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists

Salon · Aug 14

Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists. Talarico’s focus: “You can’t love God and hate other people.”

The Texas Tribune · Aug 13

Who will control the US Senate in 2026? Nine races to watch

Nine US Senate races are emerging as critical contests for party control. Democrats see an opening as President Trump's approval ratings weaken significantly. North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, and Ohio offer the clearest paths to a Democratic majority. Alaska, Iowa, and Texas could become essential if the party loses ground elsewhere.…

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Ken Paxton heckled over cheating allegations during campaign stop

Opponents of the Texas Republican have consistently brought up past allegations that he cheated on his wife, used his position to enrich himself and more

The Independent UK · Aug 10

Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

Latin Times · Aug 7

Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race

We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 7

‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan

ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas

The Independent UK · Aug 6

At the Races: Crossing lines

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Poll after poll suggests Americans are deeply split along partisan lines on most…

Roll Call · Aug 6

James Talarico rolls out economic agenda that takes aim at “false Gospel of trickle-down economics”

Like his U.S. Senate rival, Ken Paxton, the Austin state lawmaker introduced a plan to address what he called an “affordability crisis.” But they differed on who is to blame for rising costs.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 6