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Talarico floods Texas airwaves in US Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet
Summary by Denton News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By Gabby Birenbaum The Texas Tribune , as published by Denton Record-Chronicle
· August 20, 2026
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Key points Ken Paxton and James Talarico are meeting voters at various locations, including restaurants and music halls. James Talarico has been actively campaigning, while Ken Paxton and the GOP have been relatively quiet.
Campaigning is underway in the Texas U.S. Senate race. Ken Paxton and James Talarico are meeting voters at various locations, including restaurants and music halls. With early voting set to begin in less than nine weeks, the candidates are working to reach voters across the state.
James Talarico has been actively campaigning, while Ken Paxton and the GOP have been relatively quiet. Further details about the campaign and the candidates' efforts are available.
The Senate race is ongoing, with early voting approaching. For more information about the candidates and their campaigns, additional sources can be consulted.
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Published: August 20, 2026 ·
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