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Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acknowledged a challenging midterm environment and warned that holding Texas is essential to Republicans’ chances of controlling the Senate, as polls show Democrat James Talarico leading in a close race; Paxton pressed viewers on Fox News to donate, underscoring Texas’ pivotal role in the GOP’s prospects.
Democratic U.S. Senate contender James Talarico rolled out a detailed economic agenda, the New American Dream, calling for repealing top-tier tax cuts for the wealthy, universal childcare, higher wages, debt cancellation, anti‑corruption measures, and a strategy to lower everyday costs, contrasting with Ken Paxton’s tax-deductible approach and framing affordability as the central Texas election issue.
On his show, Sean Hannity dismissed a Fox News poll showing Texas Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 51-48 in the Texas Senate race, prompting an on-air meltdown and a reminder from Bill de Blasio that the network’s own survey had Paxton trailing; the race is also polled by other outlets with Talarico ahead, signaling trouble for Paxton and the GOP in a pivotal midterm contest.
A Texas Southern University poll of 500 Black Texans found strong support for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, with 79% backing Talarico and 12% Paxton; Crockett’s defeat barely dents Black turnout (7% say they’re less likely to vote). A separate statewide TSU survey shows Talarico leading Paxton 47% to 45% within the margin of error, while Crockett endorsed Talarico and called for unity amid lingering tensions. Talarico has launched a $25 million Black outreach push to mobilize Black voters.
A TPOR poll of 1,048 likely Texas voters (MOE ±3.4) from July 15–17 shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 45% to 40% in the race to replace Sen. John Cornyn, a 5-point edge and a shift since May. 14% are undecided. Talarico leads among moderates, independents, and Black/Latino voters, while Paxton leads white voters. The results follow a June period with mixed polls and scrutiny over Paxton’s residency allegations.
Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton 45% to 40% in a Texas Public Opinion Research poll of the U.S. Senate race, marking his largest advantage in the general-election period. The survey of 1,048 likely voters (July 15–17) shows Talarico ahead among independents and non-college-educated voters, while Paxton remains relatively stronger with white voters and GOP loyalists; the margin of error is ±3.4 percentage points, underscoring a still-close contest with many voters undecided as early voting approaches.
Democrat James Talarico, challenging Ken Paxton in Texas’s U.S. Senate race, accuses Paxton of voting in six elections from an address he no longer lives at, based on ProPublica and Texas Tribune reporting that prompted a secretary of state complaint. Paxton has not answered reporters’ questions; experts say the residency issue could raise legal questions, while the secretary of state reviews the complaint and no outcome is known.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico announced a $25 million commitment for Black voter outreach at a Houston town hall, saying it would be the largest such investment in modern Texas history as he faced questions about voting rights, education, and representation while trying to win Black support and boost down-ballot efforts.
Ted Cruz told Gov. Greg Abbott on Sean Hannity’s show that Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has a real chance to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat from Ken Paxton, with polling suggesting a tight 1–2 point race and Cruz warning that voters who aren’t paying attention could be swayed by Talarico’s charm; Abbott echoed optimism that Talarico is beatable, highlighting the broader GOP struggle to keep Texas red amid a shifting national environment.
A New York Times/Siena poll shows Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Rep. James Talarico tied at 47% in the U.S. Senate race, based on 656 likely voters with a margin of error about 4.5 percentage points. Paxton leads among men and white voters, while Talarico leads among women and Black and Hispanic voters; younger Texans tilt toward Talarico, and Paxton fares better with voters 45 and older. The results come after a UT/Texas Politics Project poll showing a close gap, underscoring sharp demographic splits that could shape the November contest.
Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are tied at 47% each among likely Texas voters in a New York Times/Siena poll for the open Senate seat, with 6% undecided. Gov. Greg Abbott leads Democrat Gina Hinojosa 51–44, and President Trump’s Texas approval remains underwater (44% approve, 53% disapprove). The survey of 656 likely voters (June 19–27) has a ±4.5-point margin of error. Talarico’s strong fundraising and Paxton’s bruising primary, plus GOP concerns about Paxton’s viability, keep Texas as a major battleground in the 2026 elections.
Democratic voices, led by James Talarico, are crafting a forward-looking political language. In his Corpus Christi nomination speech for U.S. Senate, he anchors his vision in Barbara Jordan’s legacy and Texas history, arguing Texans are “big” enough for unity across backgrounds. He rails against billionaire megadonors who he says are shrinking the state and democracy, and urges a nonpartisan push to make Texas big again by investing in schools, the economy, and rights. The speech links Texas pride with a broader national, inclusive future.
A June UT/Texas Politics Project poll of 1,200 registered voters shows a near‑even U.S. Senate race in Texas, with Paxton at 43% and Talarico at 42% (margin of error about 3%). Republicans have coalesced behind Paxton (84%), Democrats back Talarico (88%), and independents lean toward Talarico (40% to 12%), with 34% having no opinion. The race remains months away after Paxton won the GOP nomination and Trump endorsed him.
A UT Austin Texas Politics Project poll shows Republican Ken Paxton leading Democrat James Talarico 43% to 42% in the U.S. Senate race, a near-tie with a 3.5-point margin of error, as Paxton narrows an April lead; independents favor Talarico while Paxton leads among Republicans and men, with the broader Texas ballot showing Republicans ahead in other statewide races.
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico slammed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over a lenient plea deal his office offered to Adam Hoffman, a man charged with repeatedly sexually abusing a young boy. The deal required 30 days in jail, a confession, and surrender of Hoffman's law license but avoided sex-offender registration. Talarico demanded Paxton release internal communications about how the deal came together, framing the issue as a potential breach of accountability in the Texas Senate race and tying it to Paxton's ally Nate Paul in the broader political controversy.