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Polls Show Dead Heat as Talarico Targets Paxton

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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James Talarico launched his Clear Eyes, Full Hearts tour at UT-El Paso’s MacGoffin Auditorium.
Talarico said Elon Musk donated $200 million to Republican opponent Ken Paxton.
GOP mega-donors and super PACs have contributed more than $200 million to the race.
He noted Paxton was impeached by fellow Republicans for taking bribes from wealthy donors.
Polls show a statistical dead heat as Democrats chase the first Texas Senate win since 1988.

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James Talarico launched his Clear Eyes, Full Hearts tour at UT-El Paso’s MacGoffin Auditorium.
Talarico said Elon Musk donated $200 million to Republican opponent Ken Paxton.
GOP mega-donors and super PACs have contributed more than $200 million to the race.
He noted Paxton was impeached by fellow Republicans for taking bribes from wealthy donors.
Polls show a statistical dead heat as Democrats chase the first Texas Senate win since 1988.