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James Talarico & Ken Paxton

13 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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James Talarico: James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the United States — Texas U.S. Senate seat, received a significant endorsement from Dan Cogdell, Ken Paxton's former lawyer. This endorsement is expected to boost James Talarico's campaign and appeal to a broader base of voters.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate for the United States — Texas U.S. Senate seat, faces a setback with his former defense lawyer, Dan Cogdell, endorsing his opponent, James Talarico. This could negatively impact Ken Paxton's campaign, especially among moderate voters.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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James Talarico: Democratic nominee leading in polls and fundraising; his campaign is central to the race.
Ken Paxton: Incumbent attorney general and Republican nominee; trailing in polls amid ethical controversies.
Jul 27, 2026 · 21 articles
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James Talarico: As the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in United States — Texas, James Talarico>>> is leading in a new poll, indicating a potential shift in political control for the seat. His campaign is actively trying to consolidate support, including from former supporters of John Cornyn>>>.
Ken Paxton: As the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate in United States — Texas, Ken Paxton>>> is currently trailing in a new poll, which could affect his political future and the Republican Party's control of the seat. His past legal issues and alignment with Donald Trump>>> are cited as reasons for some voters' reluctance to support him.
May 29, 2026 · 6 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico won the United States — Texas Senate Democratic primary, setting up a potential upset in November and representing a shift in United States — Texas politics.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton is challenging John Cornyn in a Republican primary runoff, despite past corruption charges and accusations of infidelity, and is popular among MAGA supporters.
Mar 04, 2026 · 7 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico>>> will be the Democratic nominee facing Ken Paxton>>> in the November general election for the U.S. Senate seat in United States — Texas>>>. Democrats see this as a rare opportunity to win a statewide office.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton>>> won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in United States — Texas, defeating incumbent John Cornyn>>>. This victory solidifies his political standing and demonstrates the influence of Donald Trump>>>'s endorsement.
May 19, 2026 · 19 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico is a Democratic state Representative and a primary opponent to Jasmine Rockett in the U.S. Senate race.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton is the United States — Texas Attorney General and a Republican primary challenger to John Cornyn. Democrats see his potential nomination as an opportunity due to his legal and personal issues.
Dec 08, 2025 · 8 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico, a Democratic U.S. Senate nominee, is at the center of a religious and political dispute with Dan Patrick, which has brought increased attention to his campaign and his progressive interpretations of Christian faith.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton, the current Attorney General of United States — Texas and James Talarico's general election opponent, also spoke at the United States — Republican Party (United States) convention, indirectly benefiting from the focus on James Talarico's controversial religious views.
Jun 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico>>> is the Democratic nominee in United States — Texas, and Republicans fear Ken Paxton>>> would be a weaker candidate against him, potentially making the race competitive.
Ken Paxton: As a controversial U.S. Senate hopeful for United States — Texas, Ken Paxton>>> is seeking to shore up support within the Republican Party despite facing an indictment, impeachment, and marital infidelity disclosures. His candidacy is seen as potentially jeopardizing a winnable race for Republicans.
Jun 02, 2026 · 8 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico>>> is Ken Paxton>>>'s political rival, and ActBlue>>>'s fundraising for him was cited as a retaliatory motive for Ken Paxton>>>'s lawsuit.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton>>>, as the United States — Texas Attorney General, initiated a lawsuit against ActBlue>>> which was subsequently blocked by a federal judge, negatively impacting his legal standing and political agenda.
Jun 11, 2026 · 6 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico is a state Representative and a candidate in the United States — Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary, competing against Jasmine Rockett. The endorsement of his opponent by Kamala Harris could be a setback for his campaign.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton is the United States — Texas Attorney General and a Republican challenger in the U.S. Senate primary, known for his strong support of Donald Trump.
Feb 27, 2026 · 6 articles
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James Talarico: James Talarico is the Democratic nominee in Texas, targeting Ken Paxton's corruption allegations in his campaign.
Ken Paxton: Ken Paxton's nomination in Texas, backed by Donald Trump, has turned a safe Republican seat into a toss-up, potentially draining resources from the United States — Republican Party (United States).
Jul 02, 2026 · 6 articles
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James Talarico: ActBlue>>> accused Ken Paxton>>> of escalating his investigation after donations for James Talarico>>>, his Democratic opponent, surged.
Ken Paxton: As United States — Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton>>> sued ActBlue>>> alleging the platform illegally accepted fraudulent foreign donations. ActBlue>>> subsequently filed a countersuit against him.
Jun 10, 2026 · 15 articles
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James Talarico: Democratic candidate in United States — Texas running against Ken Paxton, mentioned as an example of expensive media markets.
Ken Paxton: Republican candidate in United States — Texas, opponent of James Talarico, mentioned in context of campaign costs.
Aug 07, 2026 · 8 articles
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