The Texas Libertarian Who Could Hold the Key to a Talarico Victory
Summary
The Texas Senate race is very close between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton. Libertarian candidate Ted Brown could influence the outcome because his share of the votes might be about the same size as the difference between Talarico and Paxton.Key Facts
- A recent poll shows Talarico leading Paxton 48% to 46%, with Brown at 3%.
- James Talarico is trying to become the first Democrat elected statewide in Texas in over 30 years.
- Ken Paxton is the Texas attorney general and the Republican nominee but faces political challenges, including past impeachment and legal issues.
- Ted Brown is a Libertarian who has focused on limited government and individual liberty for nearly 50 years.
- Many Brown supporters are Republicans or independents; few are Democrats.
- Brown may attract Republican voters unhappy with Paxton but reluctant to vote for a Democrat.
- Political experts warn that Libertarian voters do not all come from one party; some would not vote if no Libertarian ran.
- Brown says he faces pressure from both parties asking him to drop out because they fear he will take votes from their candidate.
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