Ken Paxton, the Attorney General of Texas, has secured the GOP nomination in a primary runoff held on May 27, 2026. He will compete against Democratic candidate James Talarico in the upcoming U.S. Senate race.
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Texas Senate Race Set with Ken Paxton and James Talarico
The U.S. Senate race in Texas will feature Republican Ken Paxton, who won the GOP nomination in a primary runoff, against Democratic candidate James Talarico. The election is anticipated to be competitive.
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- ✕ framing: A high-stakes U.S. Senate Race in Texas is expected to be a bitter contest
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A high-stakes U.S. Senate Race in Texas is expected to be a bitter contest
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Texas Senate Race Set with Ken Paxton and James Talarico