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ReconMR/Texas Pulse shows Democrat James Talarico up 6 points on Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race (49%–43%), with independents favoring Talarico 64–24 and Paxton’s favorability negative. Among 614 likely voters, 48% expect Talarico to win vs 45% for Paxton (MOE 4.3%), as defections within Paxton’s party and a shrinking undecided pool shape the race ahead of Nov. 3.
A Texas family has sued Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Texas Medical Board, UT Health San Antonio and several treating physicians, claiming that Texas’s near-total abortion ban deterred doctors from providing timely care and contributed to Tierra Walker’s death from preeclampsia after she was told an emergency abortion wasn’t needed; the suit argues the ban violates the U.S. Constitution and federal emergency-care obligations and notes that Texas’ laws allow private citizens to sue providers for alleged violations.
With November nearing, Texas Republicans face an unprecedented opening as Democrats field a competitive statewide slate; polls show Democrat James Talarico closing the gap with Ken Paxton, and national forecasters call the Senate race a toss-up, while Governor Abbott and other Texas GOP figures push to maintain turnout amid concerns over data centers and a faltering economy. Down-ballot races could be swayed by the top-ticket dynamics, potentially reshaping the Texas Legislature after decades of Republican control.
A Sept. 13 SoCal Strategies poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 50% to 45% in Texas’ Senate race after the GOP convention, flipping from a Paxton lead in June. Talarico gains among independents, Hispanics and voters aged 18–29, while Paxton remains strongest among white voters; the analysis notes undecided voters, including some Trump voters, could swing the outcome. The race has trended within single digits in September polls (AARP, Univision) as Election Day on Nov. 3 nears, with several polls signaling a Talarico edge or tight contest ahead of final results.
President Trump continues to mock Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s appearance and delivery while praising his work, sparking debate over whether the digs are a genuine quirk or a deliberate strategy to help Paxton in a tight Texas Senate race or to cushion a potential loss by casting blame elsewhere. Explanations range from Trump’s fixation on image to attempts to steer attention to Paxton’s competence, with polls showing a close race and unclear effects of the tactic.
Trump teases Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton as the price of his endorsement in a high-stakes Senate race, highlighting Paxton’s conservative record and battlefield-cheque politics while noting long-running investigations and a widening fundraising gap that frames the contest for control of the Texas seat and the broader GOP image.
David Maxwell, a decorated former Texas Ranger who reported Ken Paxton to the FBI in 2020, endorsed Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in Texas’s U.S. Senate race; Paxton was impeached by the Texas House in 2023 but acquitted by the Senate, and federal charges were not pursued by the DOJ.
Donald Trump told Texas Republicans on Dan Patrick's podcast that electing Democrat James Talarico to replace Sen. John Cornyn could lead to a disaster for Texas, endorsing Ken Paxton and criticizing Talarico as a 'weirdo' while stressing Texas' pivotal role in national politics as polls show a tight Senate race ahead of the Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas.
Trump said he will campaign for Republican candidates in the upcoming midterms and argued that midterm losses are a common pattern for presidents, vowing to reverse the trend, after praising Paxton and joking about his attire.
A new Overton Insights/Texas Public Policy Foundation poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton by 0.6 points among likely voters (44.0% to 43.4%), with leaners putting the race at a 50–50 tie and a margin of error of ±2.9%, signaling a razor-thin Texas Senate contest with two months to Election Day.
As polls tighten in Texas’ US Senate race, Republicans worry that MAGA Inc. hasn’t unleashed its cash to back Ken Paxton even as Democrat James Talarico dominates the airwaves; Trump signals renewed involvement with a Houston fundraiser, and outside groups are ramping up ads, fueling questions about how much money MAGA Inc. will ultimately commit and whether it changes the race.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton unveiled a four-point 'data center plan' proposing federal legislation to curb Chinese technology in data centers and criminal liability for centers powering AI that harms children, arguing the move protects Texas communities while backing Gov. Abbott’s guardrails; the plan comes as Paxton faces a tight reelection race against Democrat James Talarico, who accuses him of industry ties and questions feasibility, highlighting broad Republican backlash to data centers in rural areas.
MAGA Inc., the Trump-aligned super PAC, added about $3 million in July and now holds over $403 million, but did not spend on any candidates or independent expenditures, including in Texas where Ken Paxton’s Senate race is effectively a toss-up; donors say only Trump can bankroll Paxton to defend Texas, while some prefer the money be spent on other races; the NRSC has not prioritized Texas, and Paxton’s path remains uncertain as polls tighten and national donors weigh where to invest.
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico makes faith a central theme in his bid to flip Texas’s Senate seat, arguing for love and compassion while courting faith-based voters — a strategy that has drawn praise from supporters but provoked backlash from evangelical conservatives who accuse him of blasphemy and misrepresenting Christianity. The race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton remains tight, complicated by Paxton’s own evangelical image and past scandals, and reflects the broader dynamic of religion in Texas politics.
Amid bipartisan backlash over the federal Big Bend border-wall plan, Texas AG Ken Paxton has kept his position unclear as Sen. John Cornyn urges DHS to coordinate with local officials; Democrats, park advocates, and local leaders warn the project would harm Big Bend National Park and the regional tourism economy, while Paxton’s campaign says he aims to balance border security with local considerations.