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

Paxton promoted his immigration-enforcement record and attacked Talarico as he campaigned along the Texas border.

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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Republican Senate candidate campaigning on immigration enforcement

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Democratic Senate candidate campaigning along the Texas border

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Donald Trump
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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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Talarico Campaigns in Texas Border Communities

The reports describe James Talarico campaigning along the Texas border to win Hispanic voters as Ken Paxton emphasized immigration enforcement and border security in his appeal. Center outlets frame it as a contest for Latino voters, pairing Talarico’s economic concerns and border proposals with Paxton’s enforcement-focused pitch. Some include voters’ varied views, while Politico also highlights polling and cultural issues.

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