AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSenate Showdown: James Talarico and Ken Paxton are locked in a neck-and-neck Texas Senate race: a Fox News poll has them tied, while two other recent polls give Talarico a razor-thin edge. Elon Musk has endorsed Paxton and poured money into the race; Neil Bush, brother of former President George W. Bush, says he voted for Talarico. Governor’s Race: Democrat Gina Hinojosa is suing Gov. Greg Abbott for unredacted communications with Musk, alleging the governor’s office improperly withheld records. Abbott’s campaign calls the suit a political stunt; recent polling shows him narrowly ahead. Voting Surge: Texas early voting is running well above 2022 levels, with records reported in several counties. Experts warn turnout alone doesn’t predict the winner. The deadline to apply for a mail ballot is Oct. 23, and eligibility rules are strict. Election Disputes: Confusing mailers about transgender student resources have reached Texas households, while the advocacy group named in them says it did not send them. The controversy is adding to concerns about misleading campaign tactics as voting continues.
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