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Texas and Iowa Senate Races Turn Toss-Ups | Des Moines News
Two Senate races — Texas and Iowa — are now officially “toss-ups” according to the respected Cook Political Report, signaling a dramatic shift in political momentum. In Texas, Republican Ken Paxton faces mounting challenges: high disapproval ratings, weaker-than-expected polling, and the looming threat of a libertarian candidate siphoning votes away from him — potentially boosting Democrat James Talarico. Meanwhile, Talarico himself is under fire from GOP ads over past controversies, but may also benefit from disillusioned Republicans seeking alternatives. In Iowa, despite a strong GOP…
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