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Texas Senate race tied between Talarico and Paxton

8/27/2026

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Story summary
  • Texas Senate race tied between Democrat Rep. James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
  • Gov. Greg Abbott leads Democrat Gina Hinojosa 45% to 40% in Texas governor poll.
  • Democratic state Auditor Rob Sand leads Republican Zach Lahn 48% to 44% in Iowa governor poll.
  • 30% of Iowa voters cite national political climate dissatisfaction as primary motivation.
  • 57% of Texans oppose a local data center while 30% support it.