As Ken Paxton campaigns for reelection as Texas Attorney General against Democratic nominee James Talarico, Senator Ted Cruz has been assisting Paxton behind the scenes, arranging donor meetings and outreach to minority voters. The election is scheduled for Tuesday, October 29, 2026.
Where
Statewide
When
October 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Ken PaxtonTexas Attorney General candidate
Ted CruzTexas Senator
James TalaricoDemocratic nominee for Texas Attorney General
The facts
Ted Cruz has been helping Ken Paxton behind the scenes, arranging donor meetings and minority voter outreach.1
Ken Paxton faces James Talarico, described as a popular Democratic nominee, in the election.1
Paxton is holding 88% of Texas Republicans while Talarico is pulling around 99% of Democrats.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Ted Cruz It is absolutely critical that Texas stay red, that Republicans keep a majority in the U.S. Senate and House, and that we elect Ken Paxton instead of James Talarico.1
Texas Republican If Paxton loses, Ted Cruz put his best foot forward and it will be Paxton's fault he lost, not Ted Cruz's.1
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🇺🇸 Is Texas actually in play? Ken Paxton is holding only 88% of Texas Republicans while James Talarico is pulling around 99% of Democrats That gap, plus independents breaking left, is how a state Trump carried easily turns into a real Senate fight, and Rep
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