Talarico holds slight lead in Texas Senate race poll
Ken Paxton trails James Talarico by three points in a Texas Senate race rated a toss-up.

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Published Sep 21, 2026
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A poll gives Texas Senate candidate James Talarico a 46 percent to 43 percent lead over Ken Paxton among registered voters. The race is rated a toss-up, with significant outside spending targeting Talarico.
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