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June 8, 2026
James Talarico Leads Ken Paxton in Polls Amid Dan Cogdell's Endorsement
- A new Texas Pulse Poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton 47% to 43%, indicating a competitive Senate race.
- Dan Cogdell, former attorney for Ken Paxton, endorses Talarico, emphasizing a need for leadership focused on education and healthcare.
- 54% of Texans view Paxton unfavorably, with significant disapproval even among Republicans, while Talarico garners 41% favorable opinions.
6 Sources
- Paxton's impeachment defense lawyer backs Talarico for Texas SenateJun 8, 2026 at 3:25 PM · The Hill
- Paxton's impeachment trial attorney endorses Talarico in Senate raceJun 8, 2026 at 5:52 PM · ABC News
- Ken Paxton’s Former Defense Lawyer Endorses James TalaricoJun 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM · NYT
- Ken Paxton’s ex-lawyer endorses rival James Talarico in Texas Senate raceJun 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM · The Guardian
- Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: PollJun 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s chosen Texas Senate candidate loses to Democrat derided as ‘Tofu Talarico’ in election poll shockerJun 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM · Independent