Talarico challenges Paxton to debates in US Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico challenged Republican nominee Ken Paxton to participate in three televised debates, saying voters deserve to hear the candidates answer questions directly ahead of November's election.
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Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
How each side is putting it
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1 sourcePaxton’s campaign says he will debate Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
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3 sourcesJames Talarico challenged Ken Paxton to debates. Here’s the AG’s response
Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ US Senate race
Talarico challenges Paxton to three televised debates in Texas Senate race