August 5, 2026

James Talarico Holds Slim Lead Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race Amid Controversy

A recent Fox News poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by 3 points, with 51% to 48% among Texas voters.
Ken Paxton claims Talarico's lead is due to a fundraising advantage and asserts that voters will ultimately reject Talarico's character and policies.
59% of Texas voters express concern about Paxton's character, while only 47% worry Talarico is too extreme.
Paxton plans to highlight the differences between himself and Talarico as the election approaches.

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