# Dirty tricks and Maga theatrics shake up bruising battle for Texas Senate

- Source: Financial Times
- Published: 2026-10-27T11:00:08+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/e9475864-d8ae-401e-8a3e-e3a7fa75f0c1?syn-25a6b1a6=1
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