Attendees of North Texas campaign events hold up signs supporting Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico as they run against each other for U.S. Senate in Texas.

Attendees of North Texas campaign events hold up signs supporting Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico as they run against each other for U.S. Senate in Texas.

Elvis Martinez-Cartagena (left); Abigail Dollins (right)

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico are locked in a tight race for U.S. Senate heading into early voting. Here’s a quick look at how the contest has unfolded.

Here are key takeaways:

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