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Texas Senate race takes new turn post-GOP convention, poll shows

Texas Senate race takes new turn post-GOP convention, poll shows

A new poll keeps Paxton behind Talarico, but undecided GOP voters leave him a narrow path in the Texas Senate race. Here's what to know.
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Texas Senate poll reveals which voters back Paxton, Talarico

Texas Senate poll reveals which voters back Paxton, Talarico

A new poll keeps Talarico ahead of Paxton as women, young and independent voters split from rural Texans. See where the Senate race stands.
El Paso TimesEl Paso Times
Gov. Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa talk future of Big Bend border wall

Gov. Greg Abbott, Gina Hinojosa talk future of Big Bend border wall

The Big Bend border wall became a flashpoint of debate between Gov. Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa in the 2026 Texas governor race.
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Coons, McBride cruise to wins in Delaware primaries

Coons, McBride cruise to wins in Delaware primaries

The final primary election of 2026 saw Delaware Republicans pick who will take on incumbent Democrats in November's House and Senate races.
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Talarico leads Paxton in tight Texas Senate race, new poll shows

Talarico leads Paxton in tight Texas Senate race, new poll shows

A new AARP poll shows Democratic candiate James Talarico leading with 48% support to GOP challenger Ken Paxton's 44% among likely Senate voters.
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After Supreme Court mail-in vote ruling, see how many Americans use it

After Supreme Court mail-in vote ruling, see how many Americans use it

Did more Democrats or Republicans use mail-in voting? Here's a closer look.
El Paso TimesEl Paso Times
Talarico presses Paxton on diesel tax in Texas US Senate race

Talarico presses Paxton on diesel tax in Texas US Senate race

Democrat James Talarico is urging Republican Ken Paxton to back a federal diesel tax suspension, highlighting policy differences in the Texas US Senate race.
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Ad wars heat up in Ohio's US Senate race. The price tag is high

Ad wars heat up in Ohio's US Senate race. The price tag is high

Campaigns and outside groups have spent millions of dollars in Ohio's U.S. Senate race. And they're just getting started.
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Trump hits negative approval rating in Tennessee for first time

Trump hits negative approval rating in Tennessee for first time

New polling shows Trump's net approval rating in Tennessee has fallen below zero for the first time during either of his presidential terms.
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Drew Landry: One Party, One Mission? The French Connection in Texas

Drew Landry: One Party, One Mission? The French Connection in Texas

In his latest column, Drew Landry notes Speaker Dustin Burrows' call for GOP unity - then came Bo French's controversial social media post after a UT football game.
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Trump aims to shore up support for Whatley in NC with Wednesday visit

Trump aims to shore up support for Whatley in NC with Wednesday visit

North Carolina’s open US Senate seat could be key to majority control of the upper chamber.
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GOP senator criticizes 'racism' from fellow Texas Republican

GOP senator criticizes 'racism' from fellow Texas Republican

Sen. John Cornyn and others slammed Bo French, a Texas GOP candidate, for "intolerance and racism" in a post about University of Texas students.