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Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Gabby Birenbaum , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton has stated that he intends to participate in a debate.
S. Senate race, a debate is expected between candidates. The campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton has stated that he intends to participate in a debate.
This comes after his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, accepted invitations for televised debates from several media groups. Details about the debate, including the host, are not yet clear.
Talarico had urged Paxton to join him in the debates, emphasizing his commitment to the people of Texas. Further information about the upcoming debate can be found through the original source, which provides more context about the candidates and their plans.
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Category: parks Published: July 17, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In Texas' U.S. Senate race, a debate is expected between candidates. The campaign for Attorney General Ken Paxton has stated that he intends to participate in a debate. This comes after his opponent…
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