Paxton Leads in Texas Senate Race

Texas politics is heating up as Attorney General Ken Paxton pulls ahead in new polls, narrowly leading GOP Senate nominee James Talarico with 43% to 42% in one survey and 49% to 47% in another — a dramatic reversal from April when Talarico held an eight-point edge. Paxton’s support among Republicans has surged from 63% to 84%, signaling a strong base rally after a tough primary, while Talarico still draws independents and Cornyn voters. The governor’s race also favors Abbott, but concerns linger over Paxton’s past controversies — including impeachment — in a state that hasn’t elected a Democrat to statewide office in nearly three decades. The race remains “Lean Republican,” but the tight margins make this Lone Star showdown anything but predictable. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a12ab23017cb5478