Democrats seek to win Collin County in U.S. Senate race between Paxton and Talarico

Who's involved

• Ken PaxtonU.S. Senate nominee, Republican
• James TalaricoU.S. Senate candidate, Democrat
• Liz SlackCollin County voter

The facts

• Ken Paxton started his political career as a state representative in Collin County in 2003.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• No federal Democrat has won Collin County since Lloyd Bentsen defeated George H.W. Bush in 1970.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Collin County is the most populous county in America that a statewide Democratic candidate has not won recently.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Liz Slack, a Collin County resident, voted for Democrats in 2024 and plans to vote for James Talarico.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Corporate relocations and booming growth are making Texas suburbs larger and more diverse.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources

Who said what

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

• Liz Slack Her center-right values have not changed but grew distant from the Republican Party.^{1 2 3}
• Democrats They are bullish about chances of winning Tarrant County.^{1 2 3}
• GOP They have been able to offset suburban losses by picking up non-college educated voters of color.^{1 2 3}