Published Sep 7, 2026, 4:30 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

James Talarico has a slight advantage in the 2026 Texas Senate race due to strong candidate quality and fundraising

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Democratic candidate James Talarico holds a slight advantage over Republican Ken Paxton in the upcoming 2026 Texas Senate race, shifting political reports from 'lean Republican' to 'toss up'. This is attributed to Talarico's strong candidate quality, Paxton's controversial legal and personal history, and Talarico's significant fundraising advantage which allows him to dominate ad spending.