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NYT/Siena Poll Shows Democrat James Talarico Leading Ken Paxton

By Drooid · Oct 11, 2026, 12:05 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump rallied in San Antonio, Texas, urging voters to back Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Police removed at least six demonstrators who interrupted the rally, assaulting one protester.
A New York Times/Siena College poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45% among likely voters.
Republicans have spent over $300 million on Texas elections.

History

Historical Context

On November 8 1994, the Republican Revolution—driven by Newt Gingrich’s Contract with America—won a net 54 House seats and eight Senate seats, giving the GOP its first unified congressional majority since 1952. The wave lifted Texas governor George W. Bush and House leader Tom DeLay, establishing a Texas GOP base that the 2024 Trump rally in San Antonio now invokes.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump rallied in San Antonio, Texas, urging voters to back Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
Police removed at least six demonstrators who interrupted the rally, assaulting one protester.
A New York Times/Siena College poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Paxton 51% to 45% among likely voters.
Republicans have spent over $300 million on Texas elections.

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