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TIMESep 17, 2026National News

How Trump Helped Put a Texas Senate Seat In Play

Trump’s management of Paxton’s nomination and delayed campaign spending have helped make his Texas Senate race highly competitive.

How Trump Helped Put a Texas Senate Seat In Play
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TIME reports that President Donald Trump’s handling of the Texas Republican Senate primary and delayed financial support helped turn Ken Paxton’s race against James Talarico into a highly competitive contest. Paxton has faced polling and fundraising challenges, prompting major Republican spending in his defense.

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