October 7, 2026

Ken Paxton Blames Trump for Rising Gas Prices Impacting Senate Campaign

Paxton stated that Trump's actions, particularly the war against Iran, have contributed to rising gas prices, which he sees as detrimental to his Senate race.
He emphasized that high fuel costs are driving up food prices and are the biggest issue for voters, impacting his campaign against Democrat James Talarico.
Recent polls show Talarico leading Paxton by 6 percentage points, highlighting the urgency of the affordability issue for voters.

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