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Texas Democrats Plan 2026 Challenge to GOP Control
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— Sep 17, 2026
Democrats in Texas are mounting what could be their best statewide challenge in years, with a full slate including Gina Hinojosa for governor and James Talarico for the U.S. Senate as Paxton and Abbott face stiff headwinds amid economic strains and shifting Latino politics, while polls show a near deadlock in the Senate race and Hinojosa trailing in the governor’s contest. In the Legislature, candidates for House District 94 push pro-public-education and affordability platforms, highlighting concerns over school funding and inflation as both parties vie for seats in a historically Republican stronghold.
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Texas Senate Race Expected to Cost $200 Million
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— Aug 22, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz forecasts a $200 million Texas Senate showdown between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, with Cruz backing Paxton after Paxton’s hard-fought primary, underscoring the race’s expected high cost. Governors Abbott and national polls frame the contest as a November toss-up that could decide Senate control, with cross-party spending intensifying as Cruz launches a $1.7 million ad buy for Paxton and Democrats face fundraising headwinds.
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