Latimes iconLatimesOct 18, 2026

In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters

The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.

In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters

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