Senate race between Paxton and Talarico enters final days in Texas

Who's involved

• James TalaricoDemocratic candidate for U.S. Senate, Texas state representative
• Ken PaxtonRepublican candidate for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General
• John CornynIncumbent U.S. Senator defeated by Paxton in primary
• Donald TrumpPresident, endorsed Paxton

The facts

• Paxton won the Republican primary and defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.^{2 4 5} Stated by 3 sources
• Paxton received Trump's endorsement in the Senate race.^{2 4 5} Stated by 3 sources
• The Senate race was considered a Republican lock when the year began.^{2 4 5} Stated by 3 sources
• A Talarico victory could signal a redrawing of the national political map, per sources.^{2 4 5} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

• James Talarico We're going to shock the world when we take back Texas.^{2 4 5}
• Ken Paxton If we lose Texas, we lose America.^{2 4 5}
• Ken Paxton It's the America our founders gave us versus something they wouldn't recognize.^{2 4 5}
• Ken Paxton Vote for Talarico is a vote for every dangerous idea that Democrats put forward.^{2 4 5}