A closer look at how Talarico, Paxton could fare in North Texas counties in Senate race

As of right now, the state is a toss-up, but Vote Hub predicts Talarico will win Tarrant County, the largest Republican county in the state and nation.

• Sep 6

Talarico slams Paxton on data centers, defends filing bill to require reductions in emissions

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico blasted Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton on data centers. Paxton did not make himself available to reporters while campaigning in Willow Park, near Weatherford in Parker County, last week.

• Sep 6

Talarico downplays President Trump's criticisms before RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas begins

In an interview with CBS News Texas last Sunday, Talarico didn't go after the President, but sought to attract those who voted for him two years ago.

• Sep 4

Gina Hinojosa's focus now on kitchen table issues in Texas gubernatorial race

A new poll released last week shows Hinojosa trailing three-term Republican incumbent Greg Abbott by five percentage points

• Sep 3

New polling on data centers shows how the issue could impact the midterms in Texas

30% of respondents supported the construction of data centers in their community, while 57% were opposed.

• Aug 30

Senate candidates Paxton and Talarico propose different plans to help Texans with affordability

Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico introduced their economic agendas while campaigning in North Texas last week.

• Aug 9

In Texas Senate race, Paxton proposes tax cuts to make medications, housing, and living more affordable for Texans

The attorney general promoted deductions for medical costs, homebuyers and healthy living while dismissing concerns about cost and recent polling.

• Aug 4

Lt. Gov. says Talarico's past comments on social issues matter even amid voter focus on affordability

Before speaking to supporters in Sherman, Patrick spoke with political reporter Jack Fink about the tight race for the Texas U.S. Senate seat.

• Aug 2

Ken Paxton's history of unanswered questions, potential impact on his Texas Senate campaign

Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton's refusal to answer questions about his property acquisitions and voting residence went viral last week.

• Jul 26

Amid criticism, Talarico increases outreach to Black voters in Texas with $25M pledge

Talarico told reporters Monday night what his $25 million pledge will look like.

• Jul 26

Paxton, Talarico face tough questions in Fort Worth about emerging issues in Texas Senate race

Ken Paxton​ and James Talarico​ are facing political headwinds as a variety of polls continue to show them in a dead heat.

• Jul 21

Talarico and Paxton discuss border security during campaign stops in "critically important" South Texas

A pollster and political science professor at Texas A&M's Bush School said that the candidates' visits to South Texas highlight the region's importance this year.

• Jul 19

Talarico says focusing on costs will help him beat Paxton in tight U.S. Senate race in Texas

Talarico has said he wants to create a federal public health insurance option, raise the federal minimum wage and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations.

• Jul 7

Two Republican lawmakers who endorsed Cornyn now back Paxton in tight Texas Senate race

Representatives Matt Shaheen of Prosper and Jeff Leach of Allen are from Collin County, Paxton's home turf.

• Jun 29

In tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump is welcomed

"He needs to pitch a tent in Texas." In a tight Senate race between Paxton and Talarico, Republicans say President Trump will be welcomed in the state.

• Jun 28

Texas State Representative predicts "a very good year for Democrats" with midterm Latino vote

State Representative Cassandra Garcia Hernandez discussed her belief with CBS News Texas.

• Jun 21

Paxton and Talarico continue their attacks on each other; Talarico talks Texas barbecue

In the battle for U.S. Senate, Republican Ken Paxton visits Washington while Democrat James Talarico campaigns in North Texas and talks about Texas barbecue.

• Jun 7

Talarico, Paxton fight for Texas Senate seat in November goes negative at the outset

After it became clear that Paxton secured the Republican nomination, both campaigns unleashed their attacks on Tuesday night, with Talarico calling Paxton "corrupt" and Paxton calling Talarico "radical."

• May 31

Middleton, Johnson offer stark contrast in race for Texas AG

Mayes Middleton and Nathan Johnson are set to go head-to-head in November.

• May 31

Paxton, Talarico clash early in high‑stakes Texas U.S. Senate race

Both campaigns rolled out new digital ads as each candidate works to define the other ahead of November.

• May 27