Texas Democrat James Talarico appeared solo at a CNN and Jubilee town hall as he presses Republican Ken Paxton to debate in a closely watched Senate race. He told voters that “we’re all on the same team”.
01Summary
- 01James Talarico took questions from voters on Wednesday at a town hall hosted by CNN and Jubilee.
- 02He appeared on stage alone while calling on his Republican rival Ken Paxton to debate him.
- 03Talarico is a Texas state lawmaker and Presbyterian seminarian.
- 04The event came as the pair compete in a closely watched Senate race.
02Why it matters
The race could shape who represents Texas in the Senate, so debate calls and public voter forums may influence how the contest develops. It also shows Talarico seeking to frame the contest in terms of unity and direct voter engagement.
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