Texas hasn’t elected an unmarried senator since 1940.
That will be the choice this year, between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. But do voters really care?
We asked Texans — including Angela Paxton — how dating, divorce and scandal affects their vote.
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In Texas’ Most Eligible Senate Race, It’s Bachelor vs. Divorcé-to-Be
Ken Paxton is divorcing. James Talarico is dating a onetime staffer. Both have had their romantic lives scrutinized as part of their high-stakes campaigns.
