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Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor’s races in Texas

James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.

Al Jazeera By Andy Hirschfeld Aug 7, 2026, 10:08 PM Captured Aug 7, 2026, 11:47 PM

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A spate of recent polls signals that Democrats are gaining traction in both the races for United States Senate and the governor’s mansion in Texas, turning a reliably Republican state into a battleground ahead of the November midterm elections.

On Friday, the nonpartisan research initiative Texas Pulse, helmed in part by the Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service, released its latest public opinion survey into the state’s midterm races.

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Report confidence: 86%
Content format: straight news
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+12 · 82% confidence

Should Democrats succeed in doing so, their majorities could serve as a bulwark against President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda during the final two years of his presidency.

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+12 · 82% confidence

When they go on TV, podcasts and talk to reporters, they should focus on affordability.

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An estimated 57 percent of independent voters preferred the Democratic candidate over his Republican competitor, although 20 percent said they remained undecided.

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