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Can James Talarico convert Republican voters against Ken Paxton in Texas?

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CBS News polling indicates that James Talarico is nearly tied with incumbent Ken Paxton in Texas's Republican primary for attorney general. The article focuses on how Talarico might sway Republican voters against Paxton in the upcoming midterm elections.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-19, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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Story summary

As of October 19, 2026, recent CBS News polling indicates that James Talarico and incumbent Ken Paxton are nearly tied in the race for a Texas political office ahead of the midterm elections. The poll suggests a close contest between the two candidates, with no clear frontrunner emerging based on voter preferences at this stage. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns is reporting on potential developments before the election date.

Written for “James Talarico Challenges Ken Paxton” on 2026-10-19, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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