Ken Paxton leads the 'Protecting the Texas Promise' tour to highlight economic affordability for voters.
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton is launching a statewide tour to promote his 'Protecting the Texas Promise' agenda, which focuses on increasing economic affordability for Texas voters. The tour begins Tuesday, Aug. 4, in Allen, Texas, and includes stops in Houston, McAllen, and San Antonio. Ken Paxton faces Democratic candidate James Talarico, who also prioritizes affordability. While Talarico currently holds a narrow lead in recent polls, the race remains highly competitive. A recent poll from Texas Southern University shows Talarico leading Paxton by 2 percentage points, though demographic splits show Paxton leading among white voters and men. James Talarico's plan to lower costs includes raising taxes on corporations and billionaires, raising the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour, and repealing the tariffs established by President Trump. Paxton's tour aims to address the top priority for most Texas voters ahead of the November General Election.