Ken Paxton begins 18-day bus tour across Texas before Election Day

Who's involved

• Ken PaxtonRepublican U.S. Senate nominee
• James TalaricoDemocratic U.S. Senate nominee
• Reid HoffmanLinkedIn co-founder who donated to super PAC supporting Talarico
• Donald TrumpPresident supporting Paxton
• Elon MuskSupporter funding Republican efforts

The facts

• Paxton's bus tour has over 30 stops and lasts 18 days.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Tour begins in Rockwall two days before early voting starts Monday.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Tour ends at the Alamo on Nov. 2, the eve of Election Day.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Talarico seeks his party's first statewide win since 1994.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Public polls show Talarico narrowly leading throughout the race.^{1 2 3} Stated by 3 sources
• Trump has made several stops in Texas to support Paxton.^{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.

• Ken Paxton His record as attorney general includes suing opioid companies, Big Tech and the Biden administration.^{1 2 3}
• Ken Paxton Talarico is bankrolled by national Democrats and Silicon Valley billionaires.^{1 2 3}
• James Talarico's campaign Talarico has no control over super PAC contributions under federal law and wants to ban all super PACs.^{1 2 3}