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Republicans look to close the gap as Paxton-Talarico race heats up
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points One candidate spent much more on ads than the other, with a notable disparity of 200 times. A significant gap in advertising spending has been noted between two candidates.
A significant gap in advertising spending has been noted between two candidates. One candidate spent much more on ads than the other, with a notable disparity of 200 times. The outcome of this race is being closely watched by some national groups.
Polls from the summer showed a slight advantage for one of the candidates. Further details about the race and its developments are available from the source, including comments from a political writer and information about support from various groups.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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