Paxton vs. Talarico: Five things to watch in Texas’ tight U.S. Senate race

A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends we’ll be tracking as returns come in.

by Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune November 2, 2026November 2, 2026

A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends we’ll be tracking as returns come in.

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Texas early voting rate slightly behind 2018, when Beto O’Rourke challenged Ted Cruz

Democratic primary voters outpaced Republicans in the opening week of early voting — a result a GOP consultant called “new territory.”

by Zach Leggio and Dan Keemahill, The Texas Tribune October 27, 2026October 27, 2026

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Texas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say

Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said candidates need to appeal to Hispanic voters as individuals rather than representatives of their respective parties.

by Sasha Draeger-Mazer, The Texas Tribune September 28, 2026September 28, 2026

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Paxton vs. Talarico: Five things to watch in Texas’ tight U.S. Senate race

Texas early voting rate slightly behind 2018, when Beto O’Rourke challenged Ted Cruz

Texas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say