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Trump's Rally for Paxton May Help Talarico, Fox News Poll Suggests

Trump’s rally and remarks are examined as a possible factor in the Texas Senate race.

Trump's Rally for Paxton May Help Talarico, Fox News Poll Suggests
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This article1 analysis · Oct 14, 2026
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A Fox News poll puts James Talarico two points ahead of Ken Paxton in Texas’s Senate race, within the margin of error. The article examines whether Paxton’s association with Donald Trump could be a liability, alongside other polls and campaign developments.

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President who rallied for Paxton and criticized Talarico

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Ken Paxton
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Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race

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Texas senator who lost the Republican runoff to Paxton

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Trump Campaigns for Ken Paxton at Texas Rally

Trump appeared at a Texas rally supporting Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign, while also making critical or joking remarks about him. Left-leaning outlets stress the contrast between Trump’s endorsement and his criticism, with some presenting the episode as damaging or raising uncertainty about Paxton’s candidacy. Center outlets connect the remarks to polling and focus on whether Trump’s rally or association could affect the Senate race, including James Talarico’s prospects.

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