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Paxton and Talarico set up Texas Senate showdown
Original: Paxton vs. Talarico Senate race
Ken Paxton and James Talarico are emerging as the leading contenders on opposite sides of Texas's 2026 US Senate race, with Paxton challenging incumbent John Cornyn from the right and state representative Talarico drawing national attention as a potential Democratic candidate. Commentators are framing the matchup as a test of whether Texas remains reliably Republican.
Why now: Primary positioning and campaign announcements for the 2026 Texas Senate seat have intensified, putting both figures in the spotlight.
Ken PaxtonJames TalaricoJohn CornynTexas
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