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A recent poll has found that Ken Paxton and James Talarico are currently tied in the U.S. Senate race. The poll also indicates that most Republicans have put the primary behind them and are now…

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Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds

Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kayla Guo, Texas Tribune, as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · June 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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S. Senate race. The poll also indicates that most Republicans have put the primary behind them and are now backing Paxton.

Talarico is leading among independents and moderates, with a significant margin. The poll suggests a close contest between the two candidates. S.

Senate race.

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Category: local · Published: June 23, 2026 · Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds

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