Talarico aims to rally rural Texans to cut Paxton’s edge in Senate race

A Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is competitive and close. Recent polling shows Talarico with a very slight lead, and he is also significantly outraising Paxton in fundraising.

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National story. 11 articles from 10 sources. Updated Sep 5, 2026.

Part of The 2026 Texas Senate race: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton

How each side is putting it

Left

2 sources
The New RepublicLeft· Aug 31, 2026

Talarico Sounds Alarm as Texas Plans to Close Nearly 100 Polling Sites

Marshall News MessengerLean Left· Sep 5, 2026

Talarico aims to rally rural Texans to cut Paxton’s edge in Senate race

Center

2 sources
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· Sep 3, 2026

Republicans look to close the gap as Paxton-Talarico race heats up

NewsweekCenter· Sep 2, 2026

James Talarico and Ken Paxton in Dead Heat in Razor Tight Texas Senate Race

Right

6 sources
New York PostLean Right· Sep 3, 2026

Texas’ Senate race is tightening — so don’t let James Talarico hide his lefty lunacy

Ran by 2 outlets· Blaze Media, Conservative Review
Blaze MediaRight· Sep 3, 2026

Glenn Beck: If the GOP found the checkbook to stop Paxton, it better find it to beat Talarico

Conservative ReviewRight· Sep 3, 2026

Glenn Beck: If the GOP found the checkbook to stop Paxton, it better find it to beat Talarico

GOP Daily BriefRight· Sep 2, 2026

Texas Democrat James Talarico Schedules Second Hollywood Fundraiser As Paxton, Trump Gather Support in Dallas

New York PostLean Right· Sep 2, 2026

Dem James Talarico notches slight lead over GOP AG Ken Paxton in competitive Texas Senate race

Daily TorchRight· Sep 1, 2026

Does Talarico Stand A Chance? Can Abbott Actually Lose? Setting The Record Straight On Texas Races

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