Texas Senate Poll Ties Paxton and Talarico as Ballots Get Messy
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · 8 min
Texas Senate polling from New York Times/Siena shows Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied, putting a normally red race on the board, while Alaska’s ballot ruling and Michigan’s governor primary add new wrinkles to 2026.
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Texas Senate polling from New York Times/Siena shows Ken Paxton and James Talarico tied, putting a normally red race on the board, while Alaska’s ballot ruling and Michigan’s governor primary add new wrinkles to 2026.
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