CNN poll puts Talarico ahead of Paxton in Texas Senate race
A CNN poll showing Democrat James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in Texas led the most-watched news. Campaign cancellations, disputed ballot tactics and voting-related charges also drew attention.
A competitive Senate map
- CNN put Talarico six points ahead of Paxton. Analyst Harry Enten called it the best Democratic Senate polling in Texas since Lloyd Bentsen in 1988.
- CNN also reported Democratic leads or tight contests in Michigan, Kansas and Maine. Its Michigan discussion highlighted the economy and cost of living as voters’ leading concerns.
Campaign flashpoints
- Donald Trump canceled campaign trips to Kansas and Iowa, CNN reported. Its panel debated possible explanations, without establishing a reason.
- Fox News covered allegations that Democrats recruited another Dan Sullivan to confuse voters in Alaska’s Senate race. It also reported denials from opponent Mary Peltola and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
Charges and sealed warrants
- NBC News showed prosecutor Mary Moriarty announcing unlawful-voting and identity-theft charges against James O’Keefe and Cameron Higby. She alleged they used registered voters’ identities when applying for ballots.
- Citing The Washington Post, Fox News reported that the Justice Department sought to keep search-warrant documents sealed in an investigation involving Representative Ilhan Omar.








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