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Ken Paxton to face James Talarico in Texas Senate race

Original: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican impeached in 2023 on charges of abusing his office for personal gain” is

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican who was impeached in 2023 on charges of abusing his office for personal gain, is the GOP's candidate for US Senate. His Democratic opponent is James Talarico, a former teacher who currently serves in the Texas House. The matchup pits a scandal-marked incumbent against a rising progressive figure in a high-stakes race.

Why now: The Texas Senate race is shaping up as a prominent national contest, with Paxton's impeachment history making the matchup especially contentious.

Ken PaxtonJames TalaricoTexasRepublican PartyDemocratic Party

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• Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican impeached in 2023 on charges of abusing his office for personal gain” is the GOP’s candidate for US Senate. His Democratic opponent is James Talarico, a former teacher who currently serves in the Texas House “Since assuming office… · Avonan@mas.to · 12

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