Ken Paxton or James Talarico? In Texas election, voters on each side feel hope and fear

Republicans and Democrats in Texas share their motivations for supporting Ken Paxton or James Talarico ahead of the midterm elections.

Read the latest polls in Texas: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/11/02/texas-senate-polls-james-talarico-ken-paxton/92565007007/

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