Texas Senate Race: Democrats Eyeing First Win in 33 Years
A Republican poll suggests that Democrat Colin Allred could defeat Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a 2026 Senate race, with Allred polling at 52% compared to Paxton’s 37%. This hypothetical victory would make Allred the first Texas Democratic Senator since 1993. The poll, conducted by a firm formerly associated with Donald Trump’s campaign, also indicates Paxton could defeat incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary. Allred, having previously lost a Senate bid in 2024, is considering another run.
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