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“Uncharted territory”: Two months from Election Day, Democrats in Texas are truly competitive

Recent polls show Talarico ahead of Paxton by more than 3 points, while Democrats narrow gaps in other statewide races.

By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune September 17, 2026 After the routing they delivered in the 2024 election, Texas Republicans were on a roll, pushing through conservative priorities, drawing redder congressional maps and excising Democrats from legislative leadership positions. What a difference 18 months can make. With November fast approaching, Texas Republicans are in their…

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The Texas Tribune broke the news in Austin, United States on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
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