Politics · October 19, 2026
Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms
Part of: Texas Senate: Paxton vs. Talarico →
Republican nominee Ken Paxton and Democratic challenger James Talarico held competing rallies on Sunday ahead of Texas early voting. Paxton received an endorsement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce during his event in San Antonio, while Talarico focused his efforts on North Texas with a rally in Plano. Despite Texas being a traditional Republican stronghold, Paxton has faced difficulties establishing a definitive lead in polling following a primary that saw Donald Trump endorse him over incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Paxton plans to hold a subsequent event with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while Talarico continues to leverage polling that shows him with a narrow advantage.
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Talarico Kicks Off Campaign Tour of Texas as Senate Election Looms
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Chamber of Commerce endorses Paxton as he and Talarico host rallies ahead of Texas early voting
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US Chamber of Commerce endorses Paxton over Talarico
Read at The Hill ↗ US Chamber of Commerce Endorses Paxton in Texas Senate Race
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Reported across the spectrum
- Ken Paxton and James Talarico held dueling rallies on the Sunday before early voting.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Ken Paxton.
- Paxton was endorsed by Donald Trump in the primary over incumbent John Cornyn.
- Talarico's rally was in Plano; Paxton's was in San Antonio.
- Early voting in Texas begins on Monday.
- RealClearPolitics polling shows Talarico with a slight lead.
- Paxton is scheduled to appear with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Reported by only some outlets
- Paxton referred to his event as the 'Come and Take It Tour'.
- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsement was described as unlikely to significantly affect the race.
Left-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
Right-leaning outlets tend to emphasize…
The article frames the race through the lens of Republican internal divisions, specifically highlighting the controversy surrounding Trump's endorsement of Paxton over Cornyn. It emphasizes Paxton's identity as a 'defender of free enterprise' through the Chamber of Commerce endorsement while noting his struggle to unify the GOP base despite Texas's red-state status.
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