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How Paxton, Talarico differ on God

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists

Salon

Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters

Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists. Talarico’s focus: “You can’t love God and hate other people.”

The Texas Tribune

As Big Bend wall outcry builds, Paxton does not say whether construction should proceed

The attorney general’s campaign said he wants strong border security that considers Big Bend’s “unique characteristics” — but did not say whether he supports building a wall there.

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Nate Silver's New Election Model Makes Democrats Favorites to Flip Senate—Prediction Markets Aren't so Sure

Nate Silver‘s new midterm model launched Tuesday with a striking call: Democrats are 57.3% favorites to win the Senate, a chamber where they need a net gain of four seats against a 53-47 Republican majority.

Benzinga

Texas AG Ken Paxton was taking calls during a town hall. Then one caller asked, ‘Why did you cheat on your wife?’

Paxton’s wife filed for divorce last year.

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The real Michigan radical

While Abdul El-Sayed works to unite Democrats, the GOP nominee is embracing dangerous parts of the MAGA agenda

Salon

Who will control the US Senate in 2026? Nine races to watch

Nine US Senate races are emerging as critical contests for party control. Democrats see an opening as President Trump's approval ratings weaken significantly. North Carolina, Maine, Michigan, and Ohio offer the clearest paths to a Democratic majority. Alaska, Iowa, and Texas could become essential if the party loses ground elsewhere.…

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Ken Paxton heckled over cheating allegations during campaign stop

Opponents of the Texas Republican have consistently brought up past allegations that he cheated on his wife, used his position to enrich himself and more

The Independent UK

Houston Has 2M Latino Voters — And Most of Them Aren't Showing Up. That Could Decide the Texas Senate Race

Harris County has Texas' largest Latino population, but low turnout and affordability concerns could decide the tight Talarico-Paxton Senate race.

Latin Times

All recent polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race

We're tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.

The Texas Tribune

‘What’s your choice between a Republican and a crazy person?’ Insiders dish on midterm prospects after Michigan

ANALYSIS: The contentious primary in Michigan makes Republicans giddy at the prospect of picking up disaffected Haley Stevens supporters not enthused about a progressive like Abdul El-Sayed. But, Eric Garcia writes, they are increasingly worried about Texas

The Independent UK

At the Races: Crossing lines

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Poll after poll suggests Americans are deeply split along partisan lines on most…

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James Talarico rolls out economic agenda that takes aim at “false Gospel of trickle-down economics”

Like his U.S. Senate rival, Ken Paxton, the Austin state lawmaker introduced a plan to address what he called an “affordability crisis.” But they differed on who is to blame for rising costs.

The Texas Tribune

Report: James Talarico Voted Using Parents' Address After Accusing Rival Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud

The investigation, which reviewed Travis County records, found James Talarico bought a home in June 2022 but did not change his voter registration address for more than two years.

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Sean Hannity dismisses his own network’s Texas Senate poll

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Sean Hannity questions Fox News’ own poll that shows Democrat leading race for Texas Senate seat

Recent polls show Talarico narrowly leading Ken Paxton in Texas or have the two candidates tied

International Business Times

Texas' Senators Have Been Republicans For Decades. Now Polls Show A Democrat In The Lead

Democrat James Talarico is in the lead in the Texas Senate race, according to three recent polls.

The Texas Tribune

Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions

In the survey released Tuesday, just 7% of Black Texans who voted in recent elections said they are less likely to vote in November due to Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Democratic primary loss.

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GOP senators view Trump as a drag on their political chances – as even Texas Senate seat could be in play: reports

Senators reportedly fear that the president’s push for voter ID laws and a ‘slush fund’ could harm Republican candidates

Ballotpedia

Prediction markets approach $200 million in wagered contracts on midterm elections

Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Prediction markets approach $200 million in settled contracts

An NBC News analysis found that in this election cycle, approximately $200 million has been wagered in prediction markets, where users have bet on election outcomes across the country.

The Independent UK

Trump ignored warnings and betrayed a Texas Republican. That personal vendetta could cost him the Senate

ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to throw John Cornyn and Thom Tillis under the bus might cost him for the remainder of his presidency, Eric Garcia writes. Worse, he refuses to learn from the mistake

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton unveils economic plan centered on tax breaks in U.S. Senate race

The Republican attorney general is starting a tour next week to promote the plan, which would create new housing and healthcare tax write-offs.

International Business Times UK

Ken Paxton Slammed Over Shocking Plea Deal Allowing Accused Repeat Child Sex Offender One Day in Jail

A plea deal offering a one-day jail sentence for a child abuse case has sparked bipartisan outrage against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, impacting his Senate race.

The Independent UK

Texas senator who Trump betrayed exacts his revenge over Todd Blanche nomination

ANALYSIS: Trump humiliated John Cornyn in the worst possible way. Now, Eric Garcia writes, the Texan has the chance to turn the tables

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