Texas and Iowa Senate races slip into toss-ups ahead of midterms
TL;DR
Two key Senate races — in Texas and Iowa — have moved from lean Republican to toss-ups per The Cook Political Report, leaving control of the Senate competitive as Democrats seek to flip four seats. In Texas, Republican AG Ken Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in a tight race amid Paxton’s scandals and cautious GOP fundraising; in Iowa, Democrat-leaning conditions persist in a contest between Rep. Ashley Hinson (R) and Democrat Josh Turek, reflecting a challenging environment for Republicans there. National Democrats have yet to pour money into Texas, underscoring the broader, favorable climate for Democrats as the map tightens near the midterms.
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- Texas and Iowa Senate Races Move to Toss Up; Races for Governor Also Move in Democrats’ Direction Cook Political Report
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- Texas, Iowa Senate races shift to toss-ups: Cook Political Report The Hill
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