Ken Paxton faces unexpectedly tight Senate race in heavily Republican Texas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Donald Trump's Senate pick, faces a surprisingly competitive race against Democrat James Talarico despite the state's strong Republican lean. Paxton, 63, has survived securities charges, impeachment, and multiple scandals including alleged affairs and an incident where his wife allegedly helped him evade a subpoena. Some polls show the race deadlocked or favoring Talarico.
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Published 18 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC · Updated 18 Oct 2026, 20:10 UTC
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