Texas hasn't elected a Democrat to US Senate since 1988: Two polls show Republican candidate trailing in midterms

Mint - Oct 3, 2026

Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton in two recent Texas Senate polls. The race is drawing attention as Texas has not elected a Democrat to the US Senate since 1988, with Paxton facing GOP divisions, weak personal ratings and economic concerns.

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