Texas Southern Poll: Talarico Holding Tight Lead Over Paxton: Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll, marking the third consecutive survey to show Talarico with an edge in the closely watched contest. #TexasPolitics #JamesTalarico #KenPaxton #USSenate #Election2026