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Paxton and Talarico set for Texas Senate showdown

Original: Paxton vs. Talarico Senate race

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Representative James Talarico are locked in an increasingly heated race for the US Senate seat currently held by John Cornyn. The likely matchup between the conservative incumbent attorney general and the rising Democratic legislator is drawing national attention, with both parties viewing the contest as a bellwether for Texas's shifting political landscape heading into 2026.

Why now: The emerging Paxton-Talarico matchup is shaping up as one of the most consequential and closely watched Senate races of the 2026 cycle.

Ken PaxtonJames TalaricoJohn CornynTexasUS Senate

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