Texas Senate Race Hits Breaking Point as Paxton’s Scandals Collide with Trump’s Low Approval
The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is deadlocked, with polls showing a toss-up despite Texas’s historical Republican dominance. Paxton faces a crisis of credibility due to recent scandals, including a Dubai party with federal fugitives, while Talarico benefits from high Democratic enthusiasm and economic anxiety. Republicans are pouring record sums into the race to counter Trump’s plummeting approval ratings and fears of low voter turnout.