Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
FULL: Trump’s speech on Day 2 of RNC Midterm Convention
President Donald J. Trump delivers his full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discusses his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also urges Republicans to vote, endorses Ken Paxton for Senate and promotes a proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win control of Congress.
President Donald J. Trump delivers his full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discusses his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also urges Republicans to vote, endorses Ken Paxton for Senate and promotes a proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win control of Congress.
Trump calls Paxton greatest attorney general in history
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
Paxton asks Republicans for prayers, votes at midterm convention
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate blasted his Democratic opponent during his speech at the opening night of the party’s first midterm convention in Dallas.
Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate blasted his Democratic opponent during his speech at the opening night of the party’s first midterm convention in Dallas.
FULL: Ken Paxton’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention Speech
Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention. During his remarks, Paxton thanked President Donald Trump, discussed his personal background and border security, outlined his “Protecting the Texas Promise” plan, and highlighted his record as Texas attorney general. Paxton also criticized Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and urged Republicans to support his campaign.
Ken Paxton, Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention. During his remarks, Paxton thanked President Donald Trump, discussed his personal background and border security, outlined his “Protecting the Texas Promise” plan, and highlighted his record as Texas attorney general. Paxton also criticized Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and urged Republicans to support his campaign.
Investigation questions Ken Paxton's financial disclosures in U.S. Senate race
The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found what ethics experts call significant errors and omissions in Ken Paxton’s federal financial disclosures.
The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found what ethics experts call significant errors and omissions in Ken Paxton’s federal financial disclosures.
Trump says Dallas GOP midterm convention will be ‘big stuff’
President Donald Trump said next week's GOP Midterm Convention would be “big stuff” and serve as a rallying point for dozens of races he believes are key to allowing Republicans to remain in control of Congress.
President Donald Trump said next week's GOP Midterm Convention would be “big stuff” and serve as a rallying point for dozens of races he believes are key to allowing Republicans to remain in control of Congress.
Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
Paxton rolls out data center plan; Talarico questions his motives
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives.
Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure.
New Texas polls show a tight Senate race between Talarico and Paxton
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
Texas appeals court upholds State Fair gun ban
The 15th Court of Appeals on Thursday said the State Fair of Texas' policy of prohibiting people from bringing firearms onto the fairgrounds was lawful and upheld an early ruling from a trial court.
The 15th Court of Appeals on Thursday said the State Fair of Texas' policy of prohibiting people from bringing firearms onto the fairgrounds was lawful and upheld an early ruling from a trial court.
Texas investigates American Academy of Pediatrics over childhood vaccine recommendations
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office said Wednesday it has opened an investigation into the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) over the group’s promotion of childhood vaccines.
Paxton promises ‘must-watch’ debate but has not accepted proposed dates
James Talarico accepted three proposed U.S. Senate debates in September and October, but Ken Paxton has not agreed to those dates.
James Talarico accepted three proposed U.S. Senate debates in September and October, but Ken Paxton has not agreed to those dates.
Talarico leads Paxton in latest poll on Texas US Senate race
The U.S. Senate race in Texas continues to be competitive, according to a poll published Tuesday.
The U.S. Senate race in Texas continues to be competitive, according to a poll published Tuesday.
Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules
Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial.
Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety features to Texas users within 90 days as a state lawsuit against the company proceeds toward a 2027 trial.
Texas investigates major tampon, cosmetics manufacturers for alleged deceptive health claims
The Texas Attorney General's office has launched sweeping, industry-wide investigations into major manufacturers of feminine care and cosmetic products over concerns that companies may be misleading consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
The Texas Attorney General's office has launched sweeping, industry-wide investigations into major manufacturers of feminine care and cosmetic products over concerns that companies may be misleading consumers about the presence of toxic chemicals and heavy metals.
Paxton calls Talarico 'anti-law enforcement' at Fort Worth campaign event
Ken Paxton accused Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico of being hostile to law enforcement during a Fort Worth campaign event.
Ken Paxton accused Democratic Senate opponent James Talarico of being hostile to law enforcement during a Fort Worth campaign event.
Texas launches investigation of LinkedIn over claims of 'ghost jobs'
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."