Texas GOP chair on toss-up Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton

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CBS News · collected 2026-10-14

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Texas Republican Party Chair D'Rinda Randall discusses the tight race for a Senate seat between Democrat James Talarico and Republican incumbent Ken Paxton, who is currently facing legal troubles. The article focuses on Randall's perspective as the GOP leader in this competitive election.

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Story summary

As of October 14, 2026, James Talarico (Democrat) and Ken Paxton (Republican) are tied in a closely contested Senate race for Texas. The Texas Republican Party chair, D'rinda Randall, has commented on the race. No specific details or polls are provided beyond the fact that both candidates are currently at an equal standing according to recent reports.

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📰 Texas Senate Race Between Talarico And Paxton

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