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August 23, 2026
Gov. Abbott Defends Ken Paxton Amid GOP Election Concerns
- Gov. Greg Abbott believes Texas voters will choose Republican Ken Paxton over Democrat James Talarico.
- Recent polls show Talarico leading Paxton by four points, raising concerns among Republicans.
- Abbott emphasizes the importance of contrasting Republican values against Democrats in the upcoming election.
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- Dems turning more GOP Senate strongholds into midterm battlegroundsAug 23, 2026 at 12:59 PM · Axios
- Abbott dismisses GOP worries, says Texas voters will be 'rushing to vote' for PaxtonAug 23, 2026 at 1:14 PM · ABC News