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'No Kings' demonstrations held across Texas Saturday

'No Kings' demonstrations held across Texas Saturday

Communities and organizations will gather in cities across the Lone Star State on Saturday for a "day of action" focused on nonpartisan voter participation and election protection.

Oct 18 26October 18, 2026

Article at fox4news.com

Blame is on Cornyn, Karl Rove 'if Ken Paxton loses,' Trump says

Blame is on Cornyn, Karl Rove 'if Ken Paxton loses,' Trump says

President Donald Trump on Thursday said Sen. John Cornyn and Republican political strategist Karl Rove were “doing everything possible to make it hard” for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to win the upcoming U.S. Senate election.

Oct 16 26October 16, 2026

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Paxton vs. Talarico: Where They Stand on the Border

Paxton vs. Talarico: Where They Stand on the Border

Democrats and Republicans have long held strong, differing viewpoints on immigration and border security and those differences are still apparent in the Texas Senate race, with Republican Ken Paxton known for defending the state's enforcement of its own border policies and Democrat James Talarico calling for federal reform.

Oct 14 26October 14, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Voting rights groups sue Texas over delayed online voter registrations

Voting rights groups sue Texas over delayed online voter registrations

Voting rights groups in Texas have filed a lawsuit alleging the state violated a 2021 settlement agreement after technical problems with the Department of Public Safety's web portal caused a delay in voter registrations for months.

Oct 14 26October 14, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Texas Senate race remains a dead heat as early voting approaches

Texas Senate race remains a dead heat as early voting approaches

Texas' top candidates for the U.S. Senate again find themselves in a virtual tie with less than a week before early voting begins.

Oct 14 26October 14, 2026

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Video shows Paxton partying in Dubai with 2 indicted US fugitives, report says

Video shows Paxton partying in Dubai with 2 indicted US fugitives, report says

A new video uncovered by the Wall Street Journal on Monday shows Texas Attorney General and current Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton partying in Dubai with two men described as U.S. fugitives.

Oct 13 26October 13, 2026

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Trump calls for debate between Talarico and Paxton, who has resisted previous calls

Trump calls for debate between Talarico and Paxton, who has resisted previous calls

President Donald Trump on Wednesday night called for a debate between the two leading candidates in the Texas Senate race.

Oct 08 26October 08, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Hinojosa, Abbott split Texas voters in latest governor’s poll

Hinojosa, Abbott split Texas voters in latest governor’s poll

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa are statistically tied in the race to become the state's next governor, according to a new YouGov poll.

Oct 08 26October 08, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Talarico leads Paxton among younger Texas voters, new poll shows

Talarico leads Paxton among younger Texas voters, new poll shows

Younger voters are propelling Democrat James Talarico into the lead in his U.S. Senate campaign against Republican Ken Paxton.

Oct 08 26October 08, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better approach to healthcare affordability?

Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better approach to healthcare affordability?

With a little under a month before election day, polls still have Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in a close race to become the next senator from Texas. Among the top issues on voters' minds is healthcare affordability.

Oct 07 26October 07, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Talarico continues to lead polls as spending ramps up in Texas Senate race

Talarico continues to lead polls as spending ramps up in Texas Senate race

The U.S. Senate race in Texas is shaping up to be the most expensive Senate race of all time as polling shows Democrat James Talarico extending his lead over Republican Ken Paxton.

Oct 06 26October 06, 2026

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Talarico holds razor-thin lead over Paxton in Fox News poll

Talarico holds razor-thin lead over Paxton in Fox News poll

A new poll from Fox News shows Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton in Texas.

Oct 02 26October 02, 2026

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Texas voting guide: Registration deadline is Oct. 5. Here's what you should know

Texas voting guide: Registration deadline is Oct. 5. Here's what you should know

Oct. 5 is the deadline to register to vote in November's election.

Oct 01 26October 01, 2026

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Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom

Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom

Data centers have become a major talking point as their growth continues to expand across Texas, sparking debate surrounding who should have the final say in their regulation and what should be regulated.

Sep 30 26September 30, 2026

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Texas says delayed voter registrations will be processed in time

Texas says delayed voter registrations will be processed in time

The Texas Secretary of State's Office said voter registrations submitted through the state Department of Public Safety will be processed in time to vote in November's election despite a backlog of applications from the agency.

Sep 30 26September 30, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

In leaked audio, Ken Paxton says Trump convention dropped Republican polling numbers

In leaked audio, Ken Paxton says Trump convention dropped Republican polling numbers

Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton told a private fundraiser that President Donald Trump's midterm convention hurt the party's candidates, according to leaked audio from the event.

Sep 30 26September 30, 2026

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Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race

Talarico's lead narrows over Paxton in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is continuing to attract the support of independent voters in the race for U.S. Senate over his Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Sep 25 26September 25, 2026

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New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race

New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race

A new poll shows Democrats in Texas have a chance to win two statewide races in November, something they haven't done in more than 30 years.

Sep 23 26September 23, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better plan to lower costs?

Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better plan to lower costs?

In a Texas Senate race defined by the rising cost of everyday life, Ken Paxton and James Talarico are offering voters different approaches to affordability. Paxton is proposing new tax deductions, an expanded Child Tax Credit and permanent "Trump Accounts," while Talarico is calling for higher wages, expanded tax credits and tougher action against corporations he says are contributing to higher prices.

Sep 23 26September 23, 2026

Article at fox7austin.com

Texas voters still believe in the state. They’re less confident about its future

Texas voters still believe in the state. They’re less confident about its future

Texans say they still believe in the Lone Star State, but are becoming more worried about its future, according to a new poll.

Sep 23 26September 23, 2026

Article at fox4news.com