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Paxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sarah Davis and The Hill , as published by KTSM 9 News (NBC)
· August 13, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information about the poll and its findings can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this update.
A new poll has been released regarding the Texas Senate race. The poll indicates that the two candidates, Paxton and Talarico, are currently tied. This development comes as the midterm election approaches, with less than three months to go.
The poll was made public on Thursday, providing insight into the current state of the race. Further information about the poll and its findings can be found through KTSM 9 News, the source of this update.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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