James Talarico faces Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race after winning Democratic primary.
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James Talarico faces Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race after winning Democratic primary.

Texas state representative James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will face Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the general election. Talarico is working to build support among Black voters who heavily favored primary opponent Jasmine Crockett. Republicans have highlighted Talarico's past statements on social issues as the general election campaign begins.

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This event sits in the top 6% of divergence this week. 7 outlets covered it, splitting into 6 framing camps across 3 bias groups.
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The right highlights Talarico's Bible is silent on abortion comment and past nonbinary God remarks to paint him as out-of-step with Texas. CNN focuses on his building inroads with Black voters after a divisive primary. The Hill examines Republican concerns about low turnout.
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How James Talarico is working to win over Black voters who strongly backed Jasmine Crockett
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THE RIGHT3 outlets · mostly critical
Does James Talarico Realize He's Running to Represent Texas?
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“Capehart and Continetti on Talarico's chances against Paxton in Texas” · PBS NewsHour, The Hill

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