Talarico and Paxton locked in tight Texas Senate race

Summarised from 3 outlets · 8 reports · Updated 20 Oct, 12:58 · Archive

Polls show Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton virtually tied in the Texas Senate race heading into the midterm elections.

Polling shows the Texas Senate race between Democratic State Representative James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton is effectively tied, according to CBS News. The race is being closely watched as Texas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1993, though the Daily Mail reports that Talarico has a marginal lead in polling averages.

As the midterm elections approach, the candidates are conducting separate campaign activities. Fox News reports that Talarico held a rally at North Crowley High School in Fort Worth on a Monday night, while Senator Bernie Sanders headlined a separate event in El Paso promoting Talarico's candidacy. The El Paso event also featured former Representative Beto O'Rourke and Democratic Representatives Greg Casar and Veronica Escobar.

At the El Paso rally, O'Rourke highlighted Republican spending against Talarico, stating that Republicans 'have spent, so far, $368 million just against one man, the next senator from the state of Texas, James Talarico'. Casar expressed support for Talarico, saying his election would help advance Democratic legislative priorities. Sanders criticised the influence of wealthy donors in American elections, saying 'multibillionaires are pouring hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars' into campaigns.

The race represents a significant opportunity for Democrats to gain ground in a traditionally Republican state as the midterm elections near.

How it is being reported

• Talarico skips Bernie Sanders rally in Texas, campaigns separately as Senate race heats upJames Talarico held a Fort Worth rally while Bernie Sanders headlined a separate El Paso event promoting his Texas Senate bid against Ken Paxton.Fox News · 20 Oct, 12:29
• Texas Senate race close to tied between James Talarico, Ken Paxton, CBS News poll findsWith two weeks to the midterm elections, President Trump rejected worries about a tough year for Republicans ahead of a campaign trip to Kansas. Nancy Cordes reports.CBS News · 20 Oct, 00:31
• Dueling Talarico and Paxton rallies take place in Texas as polls show a dead heat in crucial contest that could determine control of SenateThe Lone Star State hasn't sent a Democrat to the Senate since 1993 but State Representative Talarico has a marginal lead over Texas Attorney General Paxton in the polling averages.Daily Mail · 20 Oct, 00:25
• Breaking down new poll showing tight Senate race in TexasNew CBS News polling shows the Texas Senate race is a toss-up between James Talarico and Ken Paxton. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.CBS News · 19 Oct, 22:44
• Can James Talarico convert Republican voters against Ken Paxton in Texas?Recent CBS News polling shows James Talarico and Ken Paxton practically tied ahead of the midterms. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns reports on what may occur before the elections.CBS News · 19 Oct, 16:58
• New poll shows Talarico, Paxton essentially tied in Texas as Democrats, Republicans weigh midtermsA recent CBS News poll shows James Talarico is essentially tied with Ken Paxton among Texas voters. CBS News' Fin Gómez reports.CBS News · 19 Oct, 14:22
• CBS News poll shows a Texas toss-up with Talarico, Paxton in tight Senate raceWith early voting starting Monday in Texas in the closely watched Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into our latest poll of the Lone Star State.CBS News · 18 Oct, 16:47
• CBS News poll: Talarico-Paxton Senate race is a Texas toss-upTurnout will be key as Texans voice cost of living concerns in Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.CBS News · 18 Oct, 14:02

In this story: James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Texas · Bernie Sanders · Beto O'Rourke

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