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In Texas’ Senate Race, Paxton and Talarico Converge on Key Battleground
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- James Talarico and Ken Paxton both held campaign rallies in Fort Worth on the first day of early voting in Texas, highlighting the city's importance in the U.S. Senate race.
- Fort Worth and its suburbs are a key political battleground, with Democrats needing to win the area decisively to secure the Senate seat.
- Republicans view retaining Tarrant County as crucial, as it is the last large urban area they control in Texas and symbolic for the future of conservative America.
- Paxton framed the race as a fight for the America envisioned by the founders, while Talarico likened his supporters to David facing a powerful Goliath, emphasizing the high stakes of the contest.
