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Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

Latin Times

Who’s leading in Texas’ U.S. Senate race? We’re tracking poll results between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race is poised to be one of Texas’ most competitive statewide races in years. We’re tracking the latest polls so you can see who’s ahead.

The Texas Tribune

‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan

ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas

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At the Races: Crossing lines

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Poll after poll suggests Americans are deeply split along partisan lines on most…

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James Talarico rolls out economic agenda that takes aim at “false Gospel of trickle-down economics”

Like his U.S. Senate rival, Ken Paxton, the Austin state lawmaker introduced a plan to address what he called an “affordability crisis.” But they differed on who is to blame for rising costs.

The Texas Tribune

Report: James Talarico Voted Using Parents' Address After Accusing Rival Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud

The investigation, which reviewed Travis County records, found James Talarico bought a home in June 2022 but did not change his voter registration address for more than two years.

Latin Times

Sean Hannity dismisses his own network’s Texas Senate poll

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Sean Hannity questions Fox News’ own poll that shows Democrat leading race for Texas Senate seat

Recent polls show Talarico narrowly leading Ken Paxton in Texas or have the two candidates tied

The Independent UK

Texas' Senators Have Been Republicans For Decades. Now Polls Show A Democrat In The Lead

Democrat James Talarico is in the lead in the Texas Senate race, according to three recent polls.

International Business Times

Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions

In the survey released Tuesday, just 7% of Black Texans who voted in recent elections said they are less likely to vote in November due to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Democratic primary loss.

The Texas Tribune

GOP senators view Trump as a drag on their political chances – as even Texas Senate seat could be in play: reports

Senators reportedly fear that the president’s push for voter ID laws and a ‘slush fund’ could harm Republican candidates

The Independent UK

Prediction markets approach $200 million in wagered contracts on midterm elections

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Prediction markets approach $200 million in settled contracts

An NBC News analysis found that in this election cycle, approximately $200 million has been wagered in prediction markets, where users have bet on election outcomes across the country.

Ballotpedia

Trump ignored warnings and betrayed a Texas Republican. That personal vendetta could cost him the Senate

ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to throw John Cornyn and Thom Tillis under the bus might cost him for the remainder of his presidency, Eric Garcia writes. Worse, he refuses to learn from the mistake

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Ken Paxton unveils economic plan centered on tax breaks in U.S. Senate race

The Republican attorney general is starting a tour next week to promote the plan, which would create new housing and healthcare tax write-offs.

International Business Times UK

Ken Paxton Slammed Over Shocking Plea Deal Allowing Accused Repeat Child Sex Offender One Day in Jail

A plea deal offering a one-day jail sentence for a child abuse case has sparked bipartisan outrage against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, impacting his Senate race.

The Independent UK

Texas senator who Trump betrayed exacts his revenge over Todd Blanche nomination

ANALYSIS: Trump humiliated John Cornyn in the worst possible way. Now, Eric Garcia writes, the Texan has the chance to turn the tables

Texas Observer

In Congress, Christian Menefee Says He’s Fighting for ‘the Least, the Last, and the Lost’

The latest politician to represent H-Town’s historic 18th Congressional District talks about his recent primary against Al Green, ICE, voting rights, and the U.S. Senate race.

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New Poll Shows A Dramatic Shift in Latino Voters in Texas Between Ken Paxton and James Talarico

A new Texas poll suggests Latino voters are moving sharply toward Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, marking one of the biggest demographic shifts in the state's closely watched Senate race against Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Salon

Talarico leads Paxton in new poll

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a surprising edge

Salon

Talarico: Paxton committed voter fraud

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the attorney general may have broken state law

The Texas Tribune

Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton has long crusaded against voter fraud. His Senate rival now accuses him of committing it.

James Talarico’s comments come after ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found that the attorney general may have broken state law by voting using an address where he no longer appears to live.

Salon

Trump has quit caring about the midterms

But the Democrats — and the rest of us — still hope to make them count

The Texas Tribune

Border residents wanted crossings reined in. Now Paxton and Talarico face voters wary of deportations

Residents along the U.S.-Mexico border said they want crossings under control and the state’s next senator to actually do something on immigration policy.

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