2026-10-22 · Today's briefing
Ken Paxton campaigns in Texas Senate race as Trump, Musk endorsements and debate terms make news
Ken Paxton is set to make a campaign stop in Sherman, according to KXII.[1]
one outlet reports: Trump is scheduled to visit Lubbock on Tuesday afternoon to rally for Ken Paxton.[4]
Elon Musk has endorsed Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race.[6][8]
Paxton told TMZ he would debate James Talarico if the terms were right, and said he does not want a CNN reporter covering a debate.[3][5]
- [1]BKen Paxton set to make campaign stop in Sherman · KXII ·
- [3]BKen Paxton told TMZ that he would debate James Talarico “if the terms were right,” and that he doesn't want a CNN reporter covering a debate. Full details in the comments. · Facebook ·
- [4]BTrump to visit Lubbock Tuesday afternoon to rally for Ken Paxton · Yahoo ·
- [5]BTalarico calls out Paxton's debate terms with a wild TMZ challenge · Chron ·
- [6]BElon Musk endorses Ken Paxton in Texas U.S. Senate race · KEYE ·
- [8]BPaxton, Talarico land big endorsements in close Texas US Senate race · El Paso Times ·