Paxton Says GOP Is Uniting to Beat Talarico in Texas Senate Race as Republicans Hold 53-47 Edge

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 3

Ken Paxton said Republicans are coalescing behind his Texas Senate bid after his runoff win, framing the general election against Democrat James Talarico as critical to keeping the seat red.
Trump’s endorsement helped Paxton defeat incumbent Sen. John Cornyn last week, and Paxton said in a newly released podcast interview that party unity is now the priority heading into Nov. 3.
Washington meetings underscored that effort: Paxton said he met Senate Majority Leader John Thune for the first time, and reports said Ted Cruz and several GOP senators would help host a fundraiser.
Texas has become a top Senate battleground because Republicans hold a 53-47 Senate majority, while Democrats see Talarico as a chance to flip a seat Paxton argues is essential to national GOP control.