A recent poll indicates a competitive race for the Texas Senate seat, with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) receiving 47 percent support and state Representative James Talarico (D) garnering 46 percent. The poll was conducted by Emerson College Polling in partnership with Nexstar Media and was released on August 13, 2026, just under three months before the midterm elections.
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Texas Senate Race Shows Close Polling Between Candidates
A poll by Emerson College Polling and Nexstar Media reveals a tight race in the Texas Senate election, with Ken Paxton leading James Talarico by a narrow margin. Paxton has 47 percent support compared to Talarico's 46 percent as the election approaches.
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Paxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll
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Texas Senate Race Shows Close Polling Between Candidates