Texas Senate Race Shifts Unexpectedly | Amarillo News

Texas Senate race flips in new poll: Democrat James Talarico now leads Republican Ken Paxton by a slim margin, reversing a recent trend. With 42% support to Paxton’s 39%, Talarico gains ground—especially among Democrats—and faces less favorable views from independents. While Republicans hold leads in other statewide races including Governor Abbott and Lieutenant Governor, voter concerns remain centered on inflation and the economy, with immigration slipping in importance. Texans overwhelmingly oppose local data centers due to environmental and resource concerns, and public disapproval of THC law changes is rising sharply. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/8f1b605bf2318781