For Texas Jews, Paxton-Talarico race pits fears of Christian nationalism against concerns over Israel
Ken Paxton's push to enforce religious mandates in Texas schools has Jewish voters weighing their concerns over separation of church and state and support for Israel
Texas Jewish voters are currently weighing concerns regarding the separation of church and state against their support for Israel ahead of a high-stakes Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico. Haaretz reports that Paxton's efforts to enforce religious mandates in Texas schools have contributed to this conflict for these voters.
CBS News noted that voters in Texas have been approached regarding the upcoming contest between the two candidates.
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