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Talarico trying to win back Hispanics along Texas border who swung to GOP

Talarico is campaigning to win back Hispanic voters, emphasizing living costs and proposing investments in border enforcement.

Talarico trying to win back Hispanics along Texas border who swung to GOP
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Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico campaigned along the Texas border, emphasizing high costs and proposing investments in border enforcement as he seeks to win back Hispanic voters. Republican opponent Ken Paxton campaigned on immigration enforcement and criticized Talarico.

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Democratic Senate candidate campaigning along the Texas border

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate campaigning on immigration enforcement

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose 2024 support among Hispanic voters and approval ratings are discussed

Former president whose administration is criticized by residents and Paxton

Beto O'Rourke
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former Texas Senate candidate cited as a comparison

ALSO MENTIONED  Alex Alarcon, Paxton campaign’s director of Hispanic outreach

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James Talarico Campaigns Along Texas Border for Hispanic Voter Support

James Talarico campaigned along the Texas border seeking Hispanic voter support, emphasizing living costs and proposals related to border enforcement. The coverage describes the trip as part of his Senate race against Ken Paxton. Center outlets frame the trip as a bid to win back Hispanic voters who shifted toward Republicans, contrasting Talarico’s economic message and border proposals with Paxton’s enforcement focus. One article also foregrounds economic strain and fears associated with enforcement policies.

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