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Paxton is trying to cut into Talarico's lead with Latino voters. It'll be tough.

Paxton is seeking Latino support by emphasizing border security and cultural issues in his campaign against Talarico.

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Ken Paxton is campaigning to win over Latino voters by emphasizing border security and cultural issues, while James Talarico is focusing on economic concerns and a border-security plan. The race matters in part because polls cited in the article show Talarico leading Paxton among Hispanic voters.

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate campaigning against James Talarico

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Democratic Senate candidate campaigning in the Rio Grande Valley

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Texas political figure cited in a historical example of Republican campaign attacks

Democratic representative challenged by Eric Flores

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose immigration and trade policies are discussed as part of the campaign context

Republican House candidate who criticized Talarico at Paxton’s rally

Representative who intervened after a nun was arrested by ICE

Democratic House candidate challenging Monica De La Cruz

Republican House candidate mentioned in the context of South Texas races

Henry Cuellar
D · TX-28

Representative who intervened after a nun was arrested by ICE

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator cited for his 2024 campaign ads against Colin Allred

Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative cited as the target of Cruz’s 2024 campaign ads

ALSO MENTIONED  Gina Hinojosa, Democratic gubernatorial nominee mentioned as another candidate appealing to Hispanic voters; Juan Hinojosa, Democratic state senator quoted about the campaign’s focus on family economic issues; Victor D. Treviño, Laredo mayor quoted about economic opportunity along the border

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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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