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Talarico reacts to Paxton's win: 'Puppet politician'

Paxton won the Republican nomination and is set to face Talarico in November.

Talarico reacts to Paxton's win: 'Puppet politician'
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This article1 analysis · Oct 6, 2026
May 26, 2026
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After Ken Paxton was declared the Republican Senate nominee, James Talarico released a video attacking him as corrupt and urging voters to defeat him. Paxton is expected to face Talarico in November.

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Ken Paxton R · TX
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This story reports what happened without casting Paxton in a good or bad light, so readers don’t rate it and it doesn’t count toward Paxton’s record.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate who won his party’s nomination

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Democratic Senate candidate reacting to Paxton’s Republican nomination

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose endorsement was described as a boost for Paxton

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent senator who lost the Republican runoff to Paxton

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Paxton Wins Texas Senate Nomination, Faces Talarico in November

Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, setting up a general-election race against James Talarico. Coverage also reports that the candidates began trading attacks. Left-leaning outlets frame Paxton’s win as evidence of Trump’s influence in the GOP primary and a possible liability in the general election. Center outlets generally present the campaign as a two-sided exchange of attacks and messaging, with some focusing on Talarico’s response or betting-market odds. Right-leaning outlets highlight Trump’s backing and Paxton’s campaign messaging, with one article praising his first ad.

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