Faith is a centerpiece of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico's campaign

James Talarico, Texas' Democratic Senate nominee, is putting faith at the center of his campaign. Republicans are pushing back. Control over the U.S. Senate hangs in the balance.

Democrats view flipping the Texas seat as a potential pathway to reclaiming the upper chamber.

Texas Senate race tightens as fourth straight poll shows slim gap  USA Today

Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) has a 4-point lead over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the Lone Star State’s Senate race, according to a new survey. The Texas Pulse/Texas A&M Bush School poll, released Friday, shows 47 percent of likely Texas voters plan to support Talarico while 43 percent chose Paxton.

The 2026 U.S. Senate race is poised to be one of Texas’ most competitive statewide races in years. We’re tracking the latest polls so you can see who’s ahead.

Ken Paxton says he's confident Texans will reject James Talarico once they learn about his record on border security, energy and social issues.

Radically left Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is unsure if Texas Democrat Senate candidate James Talarico will be able to flip Texas blue.

Texas state Rep. James Talarico voted in five elections using his parents’ address after purchasing a home for himself nearby, a practice that may have violated state voting laws, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune found. This comes weeks after Talarico accused Attorney General Ken Paxton, his opponent in the race for U.