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Texas Senate Race Narrows to a Tie in NYT/Siena Poll
politics14 days ago

Texas Senate Race Narrows to a Tie in NYT/Siena Poll

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.

via USA Today|
#elections-2026#james-talarico#ken-paxton
politics14 days ago

Texas Senate Race: Talarico and Paxton Knot Tight in New Poll

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.

via Politico|
#2026-elections#james-talarico#ken-paxton
Paxton impeachment lawyer backs Democrat in Texas Senate race
politics1 month ago

Paxton impeachment lawyer backs Democrat in Texas Senate race

Dan Cogdell, the Houston attorney who defended Ken Paxton in his impeachment and securities-fraud cases, endorsed Democrat James Talarico for Texas’ U.S. Senate race, saying Paxton has lost sight of his duty to Texans and that unity across Democrats, independents and Republicans is needed. Talarico framed the endorsement as part of a broad, people-powered coalition; Paxton’s camp noted Cogdell’s Democratic ties and past donations, underscoring cross‑currents in a closely watched campaign.

via The Texas Tribune|
#dan-cogdell#endorsement#james-talarico
Populist clash defines Texas campaign as Paxton vs. Talarico for the Senate
politics1 month ago

Populist clash defines Texas campaign as Paxton vs. Talarico for the Senate

The Texas Senate race pairs Republican Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico, with Paxton emphasizing cultural populism (immigration, crime, transgender issues) and Talarico pushing economic populism (cost of living, inflation). Despite favorable headwinds for Republicans, analysts expect Paxton to stay favored in a red-leaning state, but demographic shifts and rising cost concerns in urban areas could keep the contest competitive if turnout patterns in the Texas Triangle and South Texas tilt toward Democrats.

via CNN|
#james-talarico#ken-paxton#politics
Talarico bets on Black-voter coalition as Crockett voters shape Texas race
politics1 month ago

Talarico bets on Black-voter coalition as Crockett voters shape Texas race

Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is actively courting Black voters who backed Jasmine Crockett in the primary, meeting with Black leaders, visiting HBCUs, and outlining policy priorities like maternal health. The effort underscores a broader push to unite Democrats across communities and mobilize voters of color, beyond appealing only to White swing voters. With Democrats having not won statewide in Texas since 1994, the campaign aims to build a broad coalition for the November race.

via CNN|
#black-voters#democrats#james-talarico
Talarico raises over $3M in 24 hours after Texas runoff
politics1 month ago

Talarico raises over $3M in 24 hours after Texas runoff

Democrat James Talarico’s campaign says it raised more than $3 million in the first 24 hours after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton emerged as his Republican opponent in the U.S. Senate race, marking his largest single-day haul and signaling strong fundraising momentum as he aims to flip Texas for Democrats. The party is buoyed by a $27 million cash-on-hand total from Q1, while Paxton’s campaign reported about $2.2 million in the same period.

via CNN|
#fundraising#james-talarico#ken-paxton
politics1 month ago

Trump’s Revenge Tour Triggers GOP Tension Over Texas Senate Fight

Trump’s aggressive push to punish GOP incumbents is reshaping Capitol Hill politics: he endorsed Ken Paxton to challenge Sen. John Cornyn in Texas and helped oust Massie and Cassidy, sparking concern that revenge tactics could jeopardize the GOP’s Texas seat and complicate the party’s legislative agenda on immigration, defense and other policy battles, even as Democrats eye openings in Texas and beyond.

via Politico|
#cornyn#gop#paxton
Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff, reshaping the GOP race
politics1 month ago

Trump backs Paxton in Texas Senate runoff, reshaping the GOP race

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff against Sen. John Cornyn, giving Paxton a major boost as early voting continues. Trump praised Paxton’s MAGA-aligned positions, including ending the filibuster and backing the SAVE America Act, while noting Cornyn’s late support for him. The move follows months of ads from both camps and tight polling, with Democrats signaling Paxton as beatable. The outcome could influence down-ballot races and the broader Texas political landscape.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-elections#donald-trump#john-cornyn
Talarico Tops Cornyn, Paxton in Fresh Texas Senate Poll
politics2 months ago

Talarico Tops Cornyn, Paxton in Fresh Texas Senate Poll

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leads both Republican contenders in a new Texas Public Opinion Research poll of the U.S. Senate race, with 44% to 41% against Sen. John Cornyn and 46% to 41% against Attorney General Ken Paxton (margin of error ±2.5 percentage points; 1,865 likely general election voters). The poll, conducted April 17–20, finds Talarico’s support strongest among voters of color, college-educated Texans and independents, while Cornyn and Paxton trail in favorability. The race remains contestable as Republicans head to a May 26 runoff; Cook Political Report labels the seat likely Republican. The article also notes broader GOP and Democratic dynamics in Texas races, including Abbott’s lead in the governor’s race and upcoming runoff contests. A correction later clarified initial sample size and margin-of-error figures. This article originally appeared in The Texas Tribune.

via The Texas Tribune|
#james-talarico#john-cornyn#ken-paxton
Talarico Shatters Q1 Fundraising Record With $27M for Texas Senate Bid
politics3 months ago

Talarico Shatters Q1 Fundraising Record With $27M for Texas Senate Bid

State Rep. James Talarico raised $27 million in the first quarter of 2026 for his bid to flip Texas in the U.S. Senate, the largest quarterly total for any Senate candidate in any state in an early election year. The haul pushes his total this race to over $40 million from more than 540,000 individual donors across 246 of Texas’ 254 counties, and he has outpaced other Democratic contenders as Democrats push to win a statewide race in a state with 20 media markets.

via The Texas Tribune|
#2026-election#campaign-finance#fundraising
Talarico posts $27M Q1 haul as Democrats push Texas Senate bid
politics3 months ago

Talarico posts $27M Q1 haul as Democrats push Texas Senate bid

Texas state Representative James Talarico announced raising more than $27 million in the first quarter of 2026 for his U.S. Senate bid, including about $10 million since winning the March 3 Democratic primary, one of the largest totals for a Senate candidate. His big haul underscores Democrats’ fundraising momentum as they try to put Texas in play in a map that could affect control of the Senate; he will face the winner of the May 26 Republican runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Ken Paxton in the general election, a race already drawing comparisons to Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 bid.

via CNN|
#2026-elections#democratic-fundraising-surge#fundraising
Trump Endorsement Looms Over Texas Senate Runoff
politics3 months ago

Trump Endorsement Looms Over Texas Senate Runoff

Trump’s endorsement remains undecided as Texas’ GOP Senate runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton approaches; both candidates are courting the former president, who has hinted he could endorse soon and is watching the Save America Act’s progress. Cornyn has shifted on the filibuster to back Trump’s top priority, a move Paxton’s allies say signals a flip. Paxton supporters have aired ads near Trump’s Florida residence tying Cornyn to Trump’s political enemies. Polls show Cornyn ahead in the primary, but Paxton remains competitive with the MAGA base. The endorsement could be pivotal in the May runoff.

via The Washington Post|
#cornyn#filibuster#paxton
AI Deepfake Ad Escalates Talarico Targeting in Texas Senate Race
politics4 months ago

AI Deepfake Ad Escalates Talarico Targeting in Texas Senate Race

The NRSC released an AI-generated deepfake of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in an ad about the Texas race, illustrating how lifelike synthetic media is becoming a campaign tool as AI fakes proliferate in the 2026 midterms. Experts caution about misperception despite disclosures shown on screen, while lawmakers debate regulation. The piece also notes prior and ongoing AI use by campaigns on both sides and Texas’s limited deepfake laws near elections.

via CNN|
#ai#deepfake#midterms
politics4 months ago

Crockett concedes to Talarico amid Texas primary voting chaos

Democrat Jasmine Crockett conceded to James Talarico in the Texas Democratic Senate primary after confusion over polling hours in Dallas raised questions about whether thousands of Dallas County votes would be counted; court rulings extended polling briefly before the Texas Supreme Court blocked the extension, highlighting voting-rights tensions and prompting Crockett to urge Democrats to unite around the nominee.

via Politico|
#james-talarico#jasmine-crockett#politics