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James Talarico continues to edge out Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points Democratic state Representative James Talarico has a narrow lead. A recent poll indicates a tight race for a U.
S. Senate seat. Democratic state Representative James Talarico has a narrow lead.
The margin is small, with some voters still undecided. Further details are available from the poll's findings. The survey also looked at other statewide contests.
Republicans are ahead in most of these other races, although the leads are not large. The poll's results show a mixed outlook for the parties involved.
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Published: August 25, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
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