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Trump and Talarico Texas Rallies Ahead of Election
Trump and Talarico compete in Lubbock rallies one week before Texas Senate election.
In brief
Trump and Talarico compete in Lubbock rallies one week before Texas Senate election. Trump and Democrat James Talarico hold dueling rallies in Lubbock, Texas, one week before a Senate election that could be Democrats' first win in Texas in nearly 40 years. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Texas Senate Race
Democrats aim to win Texas Senate seat for first time in nearly 40 years.
Rallies in Lubbock
Trump and Talarico hold dueling rallies in Lubbock, Texas, one week before Election Day.
Trump's Rally Details
Trump speaks at 6 p.m. Central at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center with Ken Paxton.
Talarico's Rally Details
Talarico starts event at 6 p.m. Central at Fiesta Center, less than three miles from Trump's rally.
Polling Results
Talarico leads Paxton by 50 percent to 45 percent in latest Univision-YouGov poll.
Campaign Strategies
Talarico focuses on lowering costs and immigration reform while Paxton emphasizes border security.
Fundraising
Talarico raised $96,086 from 306 Lubbock County donors versus Paxton's $53,204 from 97 donors.
Historical Context
Texas Democrats last won Senate seat in 2018 with Beto O'Rourke close to unseating Ted Cruz.
Key Players
Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate, faces James Talarico, Democrat and Austin state representative.
Election Impact
Texas Senate race could determine Democrats' first win in Texas in nearly 40 years.
The short version
Trump and Democrat James Talarico hold dueling rallies in Lubbock, Texas, one week before a Senate election that could be Democrats' first win in Texas in nearly 40 years.
