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Republican Ken Paxton is within striking distance of Democrat James Talarico in race for Texas Senate seat — Jasmine Crockett | ChamberLight
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SOURCE CHECK TAP FOR WHY Outlet credibility Wonderwall.com 47 /100 MEDIUM This article 1 analysis · Sep 27, 2026
45 Credibility Source credibility: 45 out of 100, medium 70 Quality Content quality: 70 out of 100, high 75 Neutrality Story neutrality: 75 out of 100, balanced CENTER LEAN Center
A Mason-Dixon poll puts James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton by 46% to 43% in the Texas Senate race, within the poll’s margin of error. The article compares other surveys and covers the candidates’ debate plans, fundraising and controversies.
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People in this story 10 + 1 KP Republican Senate candidate whose polling, debate participation, fundraising and legal history are discussed.
PRIMARY SUBJECT
JT
JC Representative who ran against Talarico for the Democratic nomination.
DT President whose endorsement of Paxton is noted.
JB Former president criticized by a Republican spokesperson over border policies.
Libertarian Senate candidate listed in the poll results.
KH Former vice president cited in a comparison of Texas presidential election results.
TC Texas senator who defeated Beto O’Rourke in 2018.
Former Senate candidate mentioned in the history of recent Texas races.
JC Republican senator who lost the primary runoff to Paxton.
ALSO MENTIONED Lloyd Bentsen, Former Texas senator cited as the last Democrat to win a Texas Senate race.
JC Representative who ran against Talarico for the Democratic nomination.
DT President whose endorsement of Paxton is noted.
JB Former president criticized by a Republican spokesperson over border policies.
SHOW 5 MORE SHOW FEWER TB Libertarian Senate candidate listed in the poll results.
KH Former vice president cited in a comparison of Texas presidential election results.
TC Texas senator who defeated Beto O’Rourke in 2018.
BO Former Senate candidate mentioned in the history of recent Texas races.
JC Republican senator who lost the primary runoff to Paxton.
ALSO MENTIONED Lloyd Bentsen, Former Texas senator cited as the last Democrat to win a Texas Senate race.
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