Texas Senate Contest Pits James Talarico Against Ken Paxton
A US Senate contest in Texas is underway between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton.

Peoria Bloomington, IL, October 23, 2026 —
A U.S. Senate contest in Texas is underway between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton, according to the information provided. Talarico is identified as the Democratic candidate and Paxton as the Republican candidate.
The available information does not specify when the contest began or provide a date for the election. It also does not describe the candidates’ campaign platforms, prior offices, public statements, fundraising, polling or campaign events. No details were provided about other candidates or the process by which the two contenders were selected.
As a result, the scope and current status of the race cannot be established beyond the stated matchup. The information does not indicate how voters are responding, what issues are shaping the contest or whether either campaign has announced recent developments. It also gives no details about the candidates’ backgrounds or their positions on policy.
Further reporting would be needed to establish the election timeline, verify the candidates’ status in the race and provide context on the campaigns. The supplied summary does not include statements from either candidate, election officials or other sources, and no direct quotations are available.
Story summarized from the original created by JESSE BEDAYN, Associated Press on www.centralillinoisproud.com, see more information here.
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