Texas Senate Race: Talarico Leads Paxton by 5 Points

A new poll shows Democratic candidate Talarico holding a 5-point lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. The GOP's efforts to support Paxton have now exceeded $100 million. Meanwhile, at the Texas Tribune Festival, John Fetterman accidentally referred to himself as a 'lifelong Republican.' A Democratic strategist also claimed that a normally quiet Texas race indicates 2026 will be a 'wipe out' for Republicans.