Democrat James Talarico closes Texas Senate race against Ken Paxton
The gist
Democrat James Talarico rallied across Texas in the final days of his U.S. Senate race against Ken Paxton.
A poll put him ahead 49% to 47% in a long-Republican state.
How it unfolded
- 2023Paxton was impeached by the Republican-controlled Texas House over accusations of accepting bribes and misusing his office to help donor Nate Paul; the Texas Senate acquitted him later that year.
- Oct 27, 2026Talarico addressed supporters at a campaign rally in Lubbock, Texas.
- Oct 28, 2026Some Texas Republicans were reported crossing party lines to support Talarico.