Cook Political Report: Texas Senate race a 'toss up,' Texas governor leans right
Two key U.S. Senate races now look like toss-ups instead of leaning in favor of Republicans, according to a new analysis from the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
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Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
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1 sourceCook Political Report: Texas Senate race a 'toss up,' Texas governor leans right