Texas Governor Greg Abbott Backs Ken Paxton in Senate Race
· World · ABC News, CBS News
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has dismissed concerns regarding Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections, asserting that voters will support Attorney General Ken Paxton. During an interview with ABC News in Austin, Abbott framed the election as a clear choice between Republican common sense and Democratic policies. Recent polling indicates a competitive Senate race, with Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton by four percentage points. Abbott attributed the current polling gap to Paxton's recent involvement in a lengthy primary runoff, suggesting his campaign is still gaining momentum.
Why it matters
The competitive nature of the Texas Senate race could impact the Republican Party's control of the state, a traditional GOP stronghold.
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