Published August 9, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET · Updated August 9, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET
Ken Paxton trails Democrat James Talarico in the Texas Senate race and appeals for help
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Republican Ken Paxton is trailing Democrat James Talarico in a Texas U.S. Senate race. Paxton has publicly appealed for help, saying the campaign needs support.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when New York Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 2 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from WND.
