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Talarico making inroads with independents
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: BY JEREMY WALLACEHearst Newspapers , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway It appears that independent voters are not supporting Paxton's campaign, which is affecting his chances.
In local political developments, a trend is emerging among independent voters. S. Senate bid of Republican Ken Paxton.
It appears that independent voters are not supporting Paxton's campaign, which is affecting his chances. Talarico is making progress with this group of voters. Further information on this trend and its implications can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald, which has been following the story and its developments.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In local political developments, a trend is emerging among independent voters. Their preferences are impacting the U.S. Senate bid of Republican Ken Paxton. It appears that independent voters are not…
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