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114 articles about 101 events for “James Talarico Leading In Texas Polls”.
“Meanwhile, in Texas, Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico were focusing their final campaign efforts on Houston, according to Al Jazeera’s Lavelle.”
“Senate nominee James Talarico neck-and-neck with Republican nominee Ken Paxton in Texas.”
“In one of the most closely watched—and expensive—Senate races this year, James Talarico is vying to become the first Democrat elected to the Senate from Texas since 1988 in a tightly contested battle against the state’s Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.”
“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico is polling at 49 percent against Republican Ken Paxton’s 43 percent, according to a CNN survey released on Thursday.”
“Democrat James Talarico was leading Republican Ken Paxton 49 per cent to 43 per cent in Texas, which last sent a Democrat to the US Senate in 1988.”
“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico was found in the CNN/SSRS poll to be up six points over the beleaguered Ken Paxton, 49 percent to 43 percent.”
“James Talarico also built upon a narrow lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton, despite Talarico's extended absence from the campaign trail in early October.”
“LUBBOCK, Texas — Two rallies, two crowds and two very different visions for Texas converged in deep-red Lubbock on Tuesday night as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico made their cases to voters.”
“Log in President Donald Trump held back-to-back rallies in Texas Tuesday, where he falsely claimed Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is vegan while proclaiming his own love of meat and warning that solar panels regularly “fry” wild animinals.”
“For governor, former state health director, Democrat Amy Acton is leading in the polls against venture capitalist, Republican Vivek Ramaswamy, who recently launched an attack ad against Acton featuring her estranged mother.”
“A Democrat has not won statewide office in Texas since 1994, but Senate hopeful James Talarico aims to break the left-wing party’s losing streak.”
“Trump won Alaska by 13 points in 2024, but recent opinion polls suggest Peltola narrowly leading over Sullivan.”
“That blue wave could also make landfall in Texas, where the state's Attorney General Ken Paxton - a candidate hand-selected by Trump - is behind Democrat James Talarico in prediction market data and recent polling.”
“Conditional upon James Talarico winning in Texas — Texas! — Democrats will be huge favorites to flip the Senate.”
“CNN polls found Kansas and Maine too close to call but Dems leading Senate races in Michigan and Texas.”
“Texas Senate In perhaps the most closely-watched race of the midterms, James Talarico has a chance to become the first Democratic Senator in Texas since 1993.”
“Musk, who has a home and multiple businesses in Texas, has taken a particular interest in the state’s Senate race between Republican candidate Ken Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.”
“Control of the Senate, which could be determined by the contest between Texas Republican Ken Paxton and Democratic challenger James Talarico, could further increase the party’s leverage.”
“…n Darline Graham campaigns alongside President Donald Trump in Pendelton last week Democratic nominee for US Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a campaign event Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Detroit Texas Democratic candidate for US Senate…”
“Meanwhile, in Texas, Elon Musk is funding an AI-powered robocall campaign that (rather ironically) attacks Democratic US Senate candidate James Talarico for allegedly taking money from "data center special interest" groups, CNN reports.”
“At the same time, she and other leading Democrats are not talking much about the GOP’s culture-war agenda at all, in a marked shift from previous cycles, when Democrats ran ads about abortion rights in South Texas.”
“The legal challenge comes as several polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading his Republican challenger, Ken Paxton, in Texas’ all-important US Senate race that could ultimately decide which party controls the chamber after November 3.”
“Texas Senate: Ken Paxton (R) versus James Talarico (D) Ken Paxton (R) and James Talarico (D) Republicans hope to pull out a win by the skin of their teeth in Texas, where the State's Attorney General Ken Paxton won a bruising GOP primary to face off against…”
“In Texas, both Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico and his Republican opponent Ken Paxton have proposed tighter restrictions on data centers and accused each other of being supported by tech-aligned donors.”
“The trip was Trump's third to Texas this month to mobilize support for Paxton, who is locked in a close race with Democrat James Talarico.”
“In Texas, where Democrats haven’t won a Senate election since 1988, Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton with 48.5 percent to 46.7 percent, according to the poll aggregator.”
“Democrats haven't won a senate seat in the state since 1988, but this year, their candidate James Talarico is leading Republican candidate Ken Paxton in polling.”
“Meanwhile, Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico is locked in a tight race with Attorney-General Ken Paxton for a US Senate seat – with Democrats looking to flip four nationally to secure control of the chamber.”
“James Talarico faces off against Trump in dueling Texas rallies In reliably red Lubbock, Texas, people waited for hours in lines that stretched for blocks to see Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.”
“Trump won Texas by more than 13 points two years ago.Talarico held a rally nearby in Lubbock.”
“In Texas, where Democrats have not won a Senate election since 1988, James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton are virtually tied in the polls.”
“Antle says because of this, the Democratic nominee James Talarico has been leading in most of the polls even though he has “strange” views on race, sex, and religion.”
“In Texas, James Talarico has stood in solidarity with Epstein survivors and called on his opponent, Ken Paxton, to do the same.”
“James Talarico (D–Austin) a small, steady edge over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race to fill the Senate seat currently occupied by Republican Sen.”
“The RealClearPolitics average of national generic polls showed Democrats leading Republicans by 8.2 points in early October.”
“The following is the transcript of the interview with Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Oct. 25, 2026.”
“He has recently released $20 million from his MAGA Inc super PAC to help him beat James Talarico, a rising star of the Democratic Party who is now 6 points ahead, according to the latest New York Times/Siena poll.”
“The Republican Party spent $40 million to throw an unprecedented midterm convention in Texas a few weeks ago.”
“In response, Paxton spokesperson Nick Maddux said it was "manipulated nonsense to create a story that doesn't exist" and pointed to an internal poll that showed Paxton leading his Democratic opponent, James Talarico, by three points. in Denton, Texas, on…”
“…oing to win this race, and he looks forward to closing strong alongside President Trump, including when he comes to Texas this week.' But with Election Day just five weeks away, Paxton has narrowly trailed Democrat James Talarico in a string of recent…”
“Paxton and his Democratic opponent James Talarico are neck and neck in the polls.”
“President Donald Trump urged Texas voters to support state Attorney General Ken Paxton in his Senate battle against Democrat James Talarico, as polls show the race is a toss-up for either political party, during a campaign swing through the state Thursday.”
“Paxton is struggling in public polls against Democratic state representative James Talarico despite Texas’s long-standing status as a Republican stronghold and Trump having won the state in the 2024 presidential election by over 13 percentage points.”
“Angela Paxton, who filed for divorce from the Texas Republican Senate candidate last year on "biblical grounds," says in a new political ad that she will back the Republican ticket on Nov. 3, arguing that keeping the seat in GOP hands outweighs concerns about…”
“So if, say, Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton in our Texas polling average by 2 points, that reflects a 13-point outperformance relative to the baseline.”
“And James Talarico is slightly ahead in Texas.”
“At least $US158 million of that has gone toward a race in his home state of Texas, in which Republicans are at risk of losing a once-safe US Senate seat to Democratic candidate James Talarico.”
“Texas governor Greg Abbott has warned that a 'blue wave' midterms victory for the Democrats could lead to a disaster for Republicans in the 2028 presidential election Trump-backed senatorial candidate Ken Paxton's campaign has been swamped by scandals James…”
“His Democratic opponent, James Talarico, a former teacher and State legislator, was leading by two points in a Fox News poll (but the latest Fox News poll listed for October 15-19 showed a 49%-49% tie); and by three points in a University of Texas poll…”
“In Texas, Dem James Talarico is ahead slightly in the Senate race.”
“Crockett pointed to her ability to dominate the Black vote in the primary and revealed the Talarico team had not taken up an offer by one of her top campaign lieutenants to assist on the campaign “specifically by having the person that led us to really a…”
“Democrat James Talarico is leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by a few points in their Senate race, according to recent polls.”
“Yet while some polls are tightening, culture war attacks and salacious lies about opponents such as James Talarico in Texas do not seem, at least so far, to be as powerful as Republicans hoped.”
“The two men vying for Texas's seat in the Senate – Republican Ken Paxton and his Democrat rival James Talarico – were both in the city on Monday, holding dueling 7pm rallies a stone's throw from each other.”
“Berry is one of many Texas Republicans who have spent recent weeks panicking over the ultra-competitive Senate race in what should be reliably red Texas, where 37-year-old state representative and 2026 Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico has spent the…”
“Ken Paxton (pictured) accused James Talarico of wanting to 'transition our kids' while the Democrat called his GOP opponent 'the most corrupt politician in Texas' in dueling rallies in the same city Monday Talarico has made pro-trans statements in the past…”
“…vent with US Vice President JD Vance at Webco Manufacturing in Olathe, Kansas, on September 14 The leading Senate GOP super PAC and Trump's MAGA Inc. have spent nearly $200 million trying to rescue Ken Paxton in Texas, where he is locked in an unexpectedly…”
“Trump won Alaska by 13 points in 2024, but recent polls show Peltola leading or tied with Sullivan.”
“Hochul has the advantage against Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, with polls showing her holding a comfortable lead in the reliably blue Empire State.”
“Depending how you look at the situation, it is either predictable that Ken Paxton, Texas’s attorney general and Republican candidate for US Senate, is struggling in the polls – or impressive that he is not doing worse.”
“James Talarico (D-Texas) and AG Ken Paxton (R-Texas), Democratic edge is an overwhelming 62-32%.”
“But James Talarico would prevail by 0.6 points, and Troy Jackson would hold on by 0.7 points in Maine.4 Democrats still take the Senate 52-48.”
“'I don't know anybody in Texas who is a conservative Christian who's saying they're going to vote for James Talarico,' said Jeffress.”
“Despite Texas being seen a Republican safe seat by many in the party, polls show the Democratic nominee James Talarico having a slight lead on Paxton, who has served as the attorney general of Texas since 2015.”
“Republicans are fighting to hold on to the Texas Senate seat, as polls point to a tight race between Paxton and Democratic opponent James Talarico.”
“James Talarico, the Texas Democratic nominee for Senate, sat face to face with several undecided voters who grilled him on a slew of contentious issues including Israel’s military campaign in Gaza, abortion and foreign aid, during a CNN town hall on Wednesday…”
“In Texas, James Talarico's campaign turned Ken Paxton's real estate holdings into a spoof of House Hunters, highlighting the Republican's 15 properties in a video that racked up millions of views.”
“As voters find out more about front-runner Democrats James Talarico in Texas and Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, the polls are tightening.”
“Because Sand has not served in a legislative capacity, he isn’t burdened by a controversial voting record on leftist policies, as is Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who is also trying to flip a red state seat.”
“His Democratic opponent, James Talarico, went into hiding–what’s up with that?”
“Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, 37, disappeared off the campaign trail for more than 10 days, claiming a bad case of the flu.”
“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico led Republican Ken Paxton among independents by 32 points in a September poll by Texas Public Opinion Research.”
“…here, as you see on the picture here, on the video here, is James Talarico, the Democrat, running against Ken Paxton, the Republican, for a Senate seat, which once upon a time it would be almost inconceivable to think that a Democrat would be competitive for…”
“But Obama defended el Sayed as someone in line with old-style Democrats, adding that he is pleasantly surprised at how well candidates are doing across the country, including in traditionally red Texas, where Senate Democratic nominee James Talarico is giving…”
“Ken Paxton is a terrible candidate who would nevertheless be a better senator than James Talarico.”
“In the Republican crown jewel of Texas — where Trump beat Democratic nominee Kamala Harris in the last presidential election by nearly 14 percentage points — new Siena data shows Democrat James Talarico has a six-point lead over the embattled Republican Ken…”
“Talarico, the 37-year-old seminarian who is currently leading Paxton in most recent polls of the Texas Senate race, has repeatedly denied subscribing to a vegan or vegetarian diet — a lifestyle choice that would be politically perilous in a cattle-raising…”
“Democrats’ striking progress in key races where few had favoured them is tied to standout candidates and especially unpopular opponents – notably in Texas, where the Christian pastor and economic populist James Talarico is leading Ken Paxton, viewed…”
“Paxton is locked in a competitive race with the progressive Democrat James Talarico.”
“…sn’t the only race threatening to upend the political scene in the state this fall: the Texas Republican Party is also grappling with a close-fought Senate contest, in which Democratic state representative James Talarico is leading the GOP’s nominee, state…”
“John Cornyn with MAGA Attorney General Ken Paxton seems to be blowing up in his face, as Democrat James Talarico leads in polling and fundraising.”
“Democrat James Talarico is leading Republican Ken Paxton 51 to 45 percent in Texas, according to New York Times/Siena University polls released Monday.”
“Democrat James Talarico is leading Republican Ken Paxton 51 to 45 percent in Texas, according to New York Times/Siena University polls released Monday.”
“The latter comes as Trump attempts to boost his preferred Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is trailing in the polls to Democrat James Talarico.”
“Talarico voted against Republican-backed restrictions on transgender athletes while serving in the Texas House.”
“The nation’s two largest states by land area gave Democrats a boost in the battle for Senate control Saturday, with candidates in Texas and Alaska hitting 50% or more in new polls.”
“Surveys have consistently shown Democrats leading in three other races for seats currently held by Republicans: Democrat James Talarico against Republican Ken Paxton in Texas; Democratic challenger Sherrod Brown against Republican incumbent Senator John…”
“Jon Husted (R-OH) by 3 points in Ohio, and Democratic candidates Josh Turek and James Talarico leading Republican opponents by 1 and 6 points, respectively, in Iowa and Texas.”
“The battlegrounds we’re talking about in this cycle are places where Donald Trump beat Kamala Harris in 2024 by 11 to 13 points—Texas, Iowa, Ohio, Alaska.”
“Texas has emerged as one of the most competitive fights as Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic nominee James Talarico face off.”
“Is James Talarico about to flip Texas for the Democrats? | Politics Weekly America Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is surprising everyone, as polls have him leading his Republican opponent, Ken Paxton, in the Republican-led state of Texas.”
“Weeks before Election Day, Democratic engagement and positive ratings give Democrat James Talarico a razor-thin edge over Republican Ken Paxton in what is, so far, shaping up to be a photo finish for the Lone Star State’s U.S.”
“James Talarico in the race by 3 points, according to aggregate survey data from RealClearPolling.”
“National Democrats are turning on the cash spigot in Texas in hopes of pushing Senate nominee James Talarico across the finish line, despite not spending anything in the race to date.”
“Recent polls in the general election have shown Talarico leading by narrow margins, with one poll from September showing an even split.”
“Recent surveys, such as a Marist College Poll, show Paxton trailing Democrat James Talarico, 44 percent to 50 percent.”
“Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) is launching a new political action committee aimed at helping Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico in his bid to flip the reliably Republican Texas Senate seat in November.”
“James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate, is leading his Republican challenger Ken Paxton by double digits while Gina Hinojosa leads incumbent Gov.”
“James Talarico is seeking to become the first Texas Democrat elected to the Senate since 1993.”
“Democrat James Talarico, a current Texas state legislator, is polling slightly ahead of Republican Ken Paxton, the current attorney general in the race for US Senate.”
“James Talarico Candidate for US Senate, Texas As a public school teacher, James Talarico was a member of the San Antonio Alliance of Teachers and Support Personnel.”
“Republicans have dominated statewide politics for three decades, but this year’s US Senate race is unusually competitive, with Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in several recent polls.”
“But in times like this, it’s hard to believe that Texans will vote for someone as contrary to their values as Democratic nominee James Talarico.”
“That’s according to the RealClearPolitics polling averages, showing Democrat James Talarico up 2.6 percentage points over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) while in Minnesota, Lt.”
“In Texas, Democrat James Talarico insists on driving off independents and moderates from his Senate campaign with wacky statements and positions that just keep coming.”
“On Texas, I’ll just point out that in the ten most recent public polls, Republican Ken Paxton is ahead in only one, and that’s by a point.”
“As I’ve noted previously in these pages, the Democrats in those races — James Talarico, Abdul El-Sayed, and Troy Jackson, respectively — are so far to the political left that it’s easy to see how voters could be turned off.”
“The support from the Texas PAC and MAGA Inc. is a boost for Paxton, with Talarico’s campaign holding a massive campaign cash advantage over Paxton’s campaign heading into the final stretch leading up to November’s midterms.”
“Wednesday, beginning by discussing the Texas Senate race in which Talarico is leading Republican Ken Paxton, according to recent polls.”
“James Talarico are locked in a tight race in which polls continually show the two candidates neck and neck.”
“Texas’s James Talarico has been the subject of a 9,000-word New Yorker profile; reporters have followed around Michigan’s Abdul El-Sayed, treating him like a mini-celebrity; and, before his crashout earlier this summer, seemingly every national outlet sent a…”
“The most recent Fox News of the races showed Texas Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 51%-48% and Iowa Democrat Josh Turek leading Republican Ashley Hinson 50% -46%.”