With early voting halfway over and Election Day approaching, the U.S. Senate race in Texas remains tightly contested between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton. Recent polls show a narrow lead for Talarico, but both candidates are actively campaigning to mobilize their supporters.
Key Takeaways
The Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton remains tightly contested as early voting nears its end. Recent polls show Talarico maintaining a narrow lead, but both candidates are actively campaigning to mobilize their bases.
- Latest RealClearPolitics polling average gives Talarico a 1.8-percentage-point lead
- CBS News poll shows Talarico leading 51% to 49%, within the margin of error
- Paxton has received significant financial support from Elon Musk and other Republican super PACs
- Talarico's campaign is funded largely by grassroots donations, with 97% of contributions under $100 each
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Campaign Funding | 1 Difference | CBS and Guardian report different figures for campaign spending | ▼ |
| Polling Average | Broad Agreement | Talarico leads by 1.8 points in RealClearPolitics polling average | |
| Polling Data | Broad Agreement | Talarico leads 51% to 49% in CBS News poll |
Campaign Funding
▼CBS and Guardian report different figures for campaign spending
Polling Average
Broad AgreementTalarico leads by 1.8 points in RealClearPolitics polling average
Polling Data
Broad AgreementTalarico leads 51% to 49% in CBS News poll
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According to multiple reports, the latest RealClearPolitics polling average gives Talarico a 1.8-percentage-point lead over Paxton. A CBS News poll released last Sunday showed Talarico leading 51% to 49%, well within the margin for error.
The race has been rated a toss-up for months, with both candidates making multiple stops across North Texas to make their final pitches to voters. Talarico's campaign is notable for its grassroots fundraising efforts, having raised $64 million from July through September, more than triple Paxton's total. According to The Guardian, 97% of Talarico's donations were under $100 each.
Paxton, on the other hand, has received significant financial support from Republican super PACs and billionaire donors. Elon Musk has contributed $158 million to the Senate Leadership Fund, which transferred the same amount to Texas PAC, a Republican super PAC supporting Paxton. This financial backing has allowed for extensive negative advertising against Talarico.
Despite the tight race, both candidates are facing challenges in mobilizing their bases. Democrats are hoping to turn out voters early, while Republicans are working to rally their base and encourage voter turnout. The outcome of this race could have significant implications for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
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