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Generational Divide Shapes Texas Senate Race | Texas News
In a gripping Texas Senate race, Democrat James Talarico is energizing younger voters—but the real battleground may be age. Polls show Talarico leading among under-49s while GOP frontrunner Ken Paxton dominates older Texans, a demographic that’s historically turned out in massive numbers. Despite strong gains with Black and Latino voters—and a bold “top vs. bottom” economic message—Talarico’s campaign faces a daunting challenge: can he mobilize enough young voters to offset the reliable, Republican-leaning turnout of those 50 and up? With targeted outreach and Spanish-language media efforts…
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