Coverage dated May 24, 2026 to May 27, 2026

Talarico's chances of beating Paxton dip with 3 bookmakers after GOP runoff

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On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Paxton—who received President Trump's backing—secured the GOP nomination for the Senate race.

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Newsweek
Why James Talarico may be the big winner in Texas GOP Senate runoff (opens Newsweek)
Published May 24, 2026
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Trump’s endorsement of Paxton in Texas Senate primary runoff strengthens Talarico as GOP loses Latino and independents voters.
Newsweek
Republican chance of winning Texas Senate seat versus Talarico has setback (opens Newsweek)
Published May 26, 2026
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Trump-endorsed Paxton beat incumbent John Cornyn on Tuesday night, securing the president another primary win.
Washington Examiner
What has Talarico done as the only official Texas Senate nominee? (opens Washington Examiner)
Published May 26, 2026
Washington Examiner's feed description
In a race for the first Dem to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988, he has spent the spring consolidating Dems' support and reaching beyond liberal voters.
Seattle Times
Paxton’s Texas victory opens a new front in the battle for the Senate (opens Seattle Times)
Published May 26, 2026
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In Texas, Ken Paxton cast James Talarico as a “weird” liberal, while Talarico described Paxton as a tool of billionaire donors stealing public resources from working people.
Newsweek
James Talarico's chances of beating Ken Paxton after runoff win (opens Newsweek)
Published May 26, 2026
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Texas State Representative James Talarico will face off against state Attorney General Ken Paxton in the November Senate election.
CBS News
Talarico says Paxton is "clipping my cringey comments to distract from his career of corruption" (opens CBS News)
Published May 26, 2026
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Texas state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the Lone Star State, concedes some past statements during debates over transgender policy "missed the mark."
Salon
Trump will regret endorsing Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate primary (opens Salon)
Published May 26, 2026
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Democrat James Talarico may win — and the president weakened his hold over the GOP
The Guardian
Trump-backed Ken Paxton ousts John Cornyn in heated Texas primary after scandal-plagued campaign (opens The Guardian)
Published May 26, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Race had wide implications for Trump’s strength heading into midterms, where Paxton will face Democratic candidate James Talarico
The Daily Signal
Texas Republicans Unite Behind Paxton Against Talarico (opens The Daily Signal)
Published May 27, 2026
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Paxton gains GOP support after primary win, setting stage for showdown with Talarico. Insights on Texas political dynamics ahead.
The Boston Globe
Talarico targets Paxton’s scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message (opens The Boston Globe)
Published May 27, 2026
The Boston Globe's feed description
Texas Democrat James Talarico has given Democrats their best chance in years of winning a Senate race in Texas and has boosted their still-uphill chances of retaking the majority in the US Senate in November.
Newsweek
Talarico's chances of beating Paxton dip with 3 bookmakers after GOP runoff (opens Newsweek)
Published May 27, 2026
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On Tuesday, Texas Attorney General Paxton—who received President Trump's backing—secured the GOP nomination for the Senate race.

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