Texas Senate race

President Donald Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on September 9 and 10 to boost midterm election turnout. The event aims to address slim Republican majorities in Congress and concerns about voter engagement without Trump on the ballot, with a focus on the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton.

President Donald Trump announced a Republican national convention in Dallas on Sept. 9-10 to boost midterm election turnout, a first for the party. The event aims to focus on congressional races that could determine control of Congress, with Texas’s Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico highlighted as a key contest. The Republican National Committee amended procedures in January to enable the convention, which follows Trump’s push for redistricting in Texas.

A New York Times/Siena poll shows James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker, and Ken Paxton, the Republican state attorney general, are tied in the Texas Senate race.

Texas state Rep. James Talarico leads state Attorney General Ken Paxton by 3 points in a Texas Senate race poll, with 47% support from 807 respondents. The survey was conducted by the Texas Pulse.

Dan Cogdell, a lawyer who represented Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, endorsed James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. Cogdell criticized Paxton for prioritizing alignment with Trump over other concerns.

Dan Cogdell, a lawyer who represented Ken Paxton during his 2023 impeachment trial, endorsed James Talarico in the Texas Senate race. Cogdell, part of Paxton’s defense team, supports Talarico, Paxton’s Democratic opponent, criticizing the Republican for prioritizing Trump’s approval.

Rep. Brandon Gill supports Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race and defends his questioning of Ohio Medicaid fraud involving tax dollars. Gill highlighted concerns about fraudulent LLCs misusing funds and endorsed Paxton ahead of a runoff election, emphasizing public support for the candidate.

Carville states that Talarico must address his past comments on race, gender ideology, abortion, and religion to succeed in the Texas Senate race. Talarico's previous remarks on these issues are creating challenges for his campaign.

Former Vice President Mike Pence discusses President Trump's policies and GOP popularity, personal values in politics, and the Texas Senate race on 'CBS Mornings'.

The Texas Senate race is testing the GOP's anti-'woke' political strategy amid a challenging midterm environment. Republicans target Democratic candidate James Talarico's past comments on nonbinary identity and trans rights, while Democrats focus on Republican Ken Paxton's legal and ethical controversies.

Ken Paxton, after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, criticized Democratic nominee James Talarico as 'too low-T for Texas,' highlighting manhood as a central theme in the race.

Ken Paxton's victory in the Texas Senate race has boosted Democratic hopes, as the Trump-backed candidate appears to have limited appeal beyond the president's MAGA base. The outcome suggests potential challenges for Republican candidates relying solely on Trump's support.

The Cook Political Report revised its Texas Senate race rating to 'lean Republican' after Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the GOP runoff. Paxton, who received a last-minute endorsement from President Trump, secured the victory despite Cornyn being a senior Republican senator.

Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general, is seeking support from President Trump ahead of the May 26 Republican primary runoff for the Senate seat. Trump has shown preference for Paxton over an incumbent in the race.

President Trump endorsed a primary opponent against Senator John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race, marking a political snub. This move could impact Cornyn's chances in the Republican primary.

President Donald Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in the Senate runoff has caused concern among Republicans, who fear it could jeopardize a historically safe GOP seat. Democratic candidate James Talarico, endorsed by former President Barack Obama, is seen as a strong challenger, while GOP leaders debate whether Paxton or Cornyn is the better nominee to secure the seat in November.

The Texas Senate runoff election is testing former President Donald Trump's influence in the Republican primary, as he endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn. The endorsement highlights a key race where Trump's support may significantly impact the outcome.

Donald Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a controversial nominee popular among the MAGA base, has increased Democratic optimism about his potential struggles in the November midterm elections.

Vice President JD Vance announced President Trump's endorsement of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent GOP Senator John Cornyn for Senate, citing Paxton's loyalty to Trump. The decision has drawn criticism from fellow Republicans who note Trump's loyalty standards are inconsistently applied, as he has endorsed senators like Lindsey Graham and Mike Rounds despite their past criticism of him.