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Trump's Rally for Paxton May Help Talarico, Fox News Poll Suggests

The cited polls place Talarico slightly ahead of Paxton, though the leads are narrow.

Trump's Rally for Paxton May Help Talarico, Fox News Poll Suggests
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This article1 analysis · Oct 14, 2026
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A Fox News poll puts James Talarico two points ahead of Ken Paxton in Texas’s Senate race, within the margin of error. The article examines whether Paxton’s association with Donald Trump could be a liability, alongside other polls and campaign developments.

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Democratic candidate in the Texas Senate race

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President who rallied for Paxton and criticized Talarico

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican candidate in the Texas Senate race

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Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Democratic presidential candidate referenced in a comparison of past voters

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator who lost the Republican runoff to Paxton

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September Poll Shows Talarico and Paxton Tied in Texas Senate Race

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