Texas Senate Race: Paxton vs. Talarico in Tight Contest

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico are statistically tied in the race for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, according to recent polls. Early voting begins Oct. 19, with Election Day Nov. 3. U.S. Sen. John Cornyn currently holds the seat.

The Texas Politics Project reports polls consistently show a dead heat between Paxton and Talarico. Some polls include Libertarian candidate Ted Brown, while others focus solely on the two major candidates, making direct percentage comparisons difficult.

Voters can find specific polling location information through their local elections agency.