AUSTIN—Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and state Rep. James Talarico, a Democrat, held separate rallies in Austin, Texas, on Feb. 17, the first day of early voting in competitive Senate primaries.
The two candidates who have held out the promise of electability are coping with serious challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, also a Republican, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), respectively.
Both men were met with questions as they entered the home stretch ahead of primary election day on March 3.
Flanked by members of the National Border Patrol Union and former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, Cornyn spoke critically of Paxton on stage, warning he would harm the party’s wider prospects. A third Republican hopeful, Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas), is behind Cornyn and Paxton in polling….
Texas Senate Primary: Cornyn, Talarico Face Questions in Austin
