Texas Senate Race Tightens, Polls Show Slight Lead for Democrat Talarico Over Republican Paxton
Recent polls in Texas indicate a close U.S. Senate race, with Democrat James Talarico holding a slight lead over Republican Ken Paxton.

Dallas Fort Worth, TX, August 7, 2026 —
Recent polling data from Texas suggests a closely contested U.S. Senate race, with Democrat James Talarico currently showing a narrow advantage over Republican incumbent Ken Paxton.
The latest surveys indicate a competitive landscape, underscoring the significance of this electoral contest in the state.
Specific details regarding the margin of lead, the polling organizations, and the dates of the surveys were not provided in the available information.
The outcome of this race is anticipated to have implications for the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
Further information, including detailed poll results and analysis, will be crucial in understanding the trajectory of this political contest as it develops.
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