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Part of situation: Texas 2026 Senate race: Dead heat and demographic divides (116 clusters)

Texas Senate race: Paxton and Talarico clash amid campaign controversies

Texas Senate race Ken Paxton James Talarico Angela Paxton midterm elections

The Texas U.S. Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is intensifying as the November election approaches. Talarico currently leads Paxton by 6 percentage points in a New York Times/Siena poll. The candidates have clashed over economic issues, specifically rising fuel costs; Talarico has called for a suspension of federal gas and diesel taxes, while Paxton has advocated for their permanent elimination.

Ken Paxton’s campaign is facing scrutiny following leaked audio in which he suggested he has little control over his messaging due to influence from Washington, D.C. Additionally, Talarico has faced criticism for past comments regarding white supremacy and hetero-patriarchy, as well as for a campaign that has recently seen reduced public appearances, which his staff attributes to illness.

In a notable development, State Senator Angela Paxton, Ken Paxton’s estranged wife, released an advertisement supporting the Republican ticket. The ad urges voters not to focus on any single “individual” on the ballot, a move political analysts suggest is intended to encourage support for the full Republican slate despite reservations regarding her husband’s candidacy.

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Angela Paxton · James Talarico · Ken Paxton · Republican Party · Texas · Texas PAC · Texas Senate

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Dueller att ha extra koll på i mellanårsvalet [www.svd.se]
‘This race is about defending Texas’: Paxton speaks to voters in downtown Waco - The Baylor Lariat [baylorlariat.com]
Angela Paxton pide votar por la lista republicana sin mencionar a Ken Paxton - Notiulti [www.notiulti.com]
Angela Paxton, Eşinin Adaylığını Destekledi [www.haberaktuel.com]
Why Ken Paxton ads aired during NFL games across the country on Sunday [awfulannouncing.com]
Paxton, Talarico spar over gas taxes, diesel prices [www.elgincourier.com]
Ken Paxton: Wife, children, net worth, allegations and controversies as he faces James Talarico in Texas Senate race [articles.thelocalreport.in]
Angela Paxton ad asks Republicans not to focus on just one 'individual’ on the team [www.fox4news.com]
CNN's Cornish Can't Believe Paxton's AI Ad Is 'Okay': Guests School Her [newsbusters.org]
‘Won’t Even Say Ken Paxton’s Name’: Estranged Wife Angela Paxton’s Texas Ad Sparks Backlash Over Her Silence [thenerdstash.com]
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name [krdo.com]
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife backs his candidacy — without mentioning him by name [localnews8.com]
You Won't Believe What James Talarico Once Said to White Teachers [townhall.com]
James Talarico’s Campaign Goes Dark With Just 28 Days Until Election Day [freerepublic.com]
James Talarico Called Zohran Mamdani a ‘Template’ for Democrats [www.breitbart.com]
Trump Senate pick roasted after another humiliating audio leak: ‘His campaign is over’ [www.al.com]
Ken Paxton campaign deals with fallout from another leaked audio recording [www.sacurrent.com]
Scott Jennings to Jake Tapper: Voters Should Hold Noses and Elect Ken Paxton — Talarico Is Crazy [twitchy.com]
Ken Paxton Says DC 'Controls' His Campaign in Shocking Audio [www.mediaite.com]
Eagles' 14-Year NFL Veteran Gets Honest On 'Overwhelming' Start [heavy.com]
Ken Paxton Gains Support From a Surprising Source [legalinsurrection.com]
Ken Paxton’s estranged wife urges voters to back him in new ad [www.nbcnews.com]
Cowboys legend Randy White endorses Ken Paxton, warns James Talarico ‘can’t be trusted’ [www.foxnews.com]