Paxton projected to win Texas Senate GOP runoff
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Paxton has trailed Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in fundraising, and some Republicans say the party will have to spend millions to win the Senate race.
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Tala-freak-o vs. Ken the Criminal
Texas' Ken Paxton and James Talarico focus their energies — and attack ads — on each other as the fight for U.S. Senate narrows to two.
Ken Paxton's family has been in the spotlight throughout his bid for U.S. Senate. After 38 years of marriage, Angela filed for divorce from Ken on "biblical grounds" in July 2025. The former couple, who got married in 1986,
Democratic and Republican primary candidates whose races were too close to call in March are vying for voter approval Tuesday as they seek spots on the November ballot. Follow along for
John Thune backs Ken Paxton for Senate after Texas runoff victory, urging Republicans to go all in to prevent Democrats from flipping the key seat.
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Daily briefing: Texas chooses Trump
Nicole Fallert here, bringing you the news to know on Wednesday, and check in with the "Summer House" fans in your life. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate runoff election Tuesday in Texas,
President Donald Trump is poised to welcome yet another victory on his revenge tour today despite the risk it could have on his Capitol Hill priorities.
The November ballot in Texas is now set, after a four-term Republican senator lost to a Trump-endorsed challenger in Tuesday's primary runoffs. Meanwhile, Texas Democrats are angling to win their first Senate race since 1988.