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New polling on the Texas Senate race is being widely discussed, with observers weighing what the numbers suggest about the contest between the candidates. Commentators are debating the reliability of the surveys, the state's shifting electorate, and what the results could mean for Senate control and party strategy heading into the election.
- 2Paxton-Talarico Texas Senate race set to smash spending record▼Paxton-Talarico contest on course to demolish Texas record for campaign spending in a U.S. Senate election
The Republican primary contest between Ken Paxton and_chip Roy rival Colin Talarico for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas is on track to break the state's record for campaign spending in a Senate election, according to Houston Public Media. The race is drawing heavy financial investment from both sides as the contest intensifies.
- 3Senate passes Ted Cruz bill targeting NCAA college sports rules▼U.S. Senate passes Ted Cruz’s college sports bill that seeks to rein in NCAA “chaos”
The U.S. Senate has approved a college sports bill sponsored by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, aimed at reining in what he calls 'chaos' in the NCAA. The legislation marks a rare congressional intervention in college athletics, and attention now turns to whether the House will take it up and what it would mean for student athletes and the governing body.
- 4Ken Paxton campaigns for Senate on immigration and plea deal●Ken Paxton addresses immigration, controversial plea deal on Senate campaign trail
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is on the campaign trail for US Senate, addressing immigration and defending a controversial plea deal that has drawn criticism. His stops have put both issues at the center of his Senate bid, drawing attention from voters and local media in Texas.
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Senator Thom Tillis said President Trump's decision to endorse Ken Paxton over John Cornyn in the Texas Senate race was a colossal mistake. The remarks fuel debate within the Republican Party over Trump's influence in the 2026 midterm primaries and whether backing the scandal-plagued Texas attorney general could jeopardize a winnable seat.
- 6Texas Senate Candidate James Talarico Addresses Hispanic Business Council▼U.S. Senate Candidate James Talarico (D-TX) Speaks at Hispanic Business Council
James Talarico, a Texas Democrat running for the U.S. Senate, delivered remarks at an event hosted by the Hispanic Business Council. The appearance is part of his campaign outreach as he seeks the Democratic nomination, with a focus on economic issues affecting Hispanic-owned businesses and the broader Texas electorate.
- 7Top Democrats Begin Funding James Talarico's Texas Senate Bid●Top Democrats Start to Fund James Talarico in Texas Senate Race
James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker in Texas, is drawing early financial support from top figures in his party as he prepares a run for the US Senate. The backing signals growing Democratic interest in challenging for the Texas seat, with national party donors moving to boost his campaign.