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Recent polling indicates that Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico holds a lead over Republican Ken Paxton in Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Campaign developments include Talarico's outreach to Black voters, a leaked fundraiser audio concerning transgender rights, and an estranged wife's endorsement of Paxton. Additionally, Paxton released a provocative campaign advertisement targeting his opponent.
Reports across the spectrum agree that James Talarico and Ken Paxton are competing in a high-profile Senate race in Texas, and note the existence of recent polling data regarding the matchup.
Center outlets like The Hill and ABC News focus on poll numbers and routine campaign outreach strategies. Right-leaning outlets such as the Daily Mail, Fox News, WorldNetDaily, and Breitbart News emphasize controversial topics, including Talarico's stances on transgender rights and church affiliations, as well as family dynamics involving Paxton's estranged wife.
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Democrats lead in Texas Senate, gubernatorial race: Poll
A new poll shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading their Republican opponents ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. In the Marist Poll, Talarico garnered 50 percent support, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) received 44 percent. Four percent of respondents remained…
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Representative Chris Pappas, a Democrat, leads by five percentage points, according to a New York Times/Siena poll. Voters say they are more interested in a check on President Trump than in a candidate who supports him.
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A new poll shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading their Republican opponents ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. In the Marist Poll, Talarico garnered 50 percent support, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) received 44 percent. Four percent of respondents remained…
Democratic Texas U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is working to reach Black voters, a key demographic in his race against Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton
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The race for New York State attorney general is tightening, with Democratic incumbent Letitia James’ lead over Republican Saritha Komatireddy shrinking by 5 points, according to a new poll.
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico has made a screeching U-turn on transgender rights after being confronted at a secret fundraiser, the Daily Mail can reveal.
Angela Paxton urged GOP voters to back Ken Paxton's Texas Senate bid despite their divorce, saying the party seat matters more than personal grievances.
Meanwhile pastor at Democrat's 'sanctuary church' admits to harboring an illegal alien for years
Democrat Texas Senate candidate James Talarico, who believes there are six biological sexes, is leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race, a Marist survey revealed Tuesday.
