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Polling in the Texas Senate race is drawing attention, with people weighing the candidates' standings ahead of the election. Discussion centres on what the numbers suggest about the contest and whether the race could be more competitive than expected.
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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.
- 3Paxton-Talarico Senate race set to shatter Texas 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 Shannon 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 attention for the extraordinary sums being poured into campaigning.
- 4Senate 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.
- 5Top 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.