A Texas Public Opinion Research (TPOR) poll showed state Rep. James Talarico (D-Austin) leading incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the November 2026 general election for U.S. Senate.
In the contentious race that has drawn national attention, Cornyn and Paxton will face each other in a May 26 runoff to determine the Republican nominee, after the March primary eliminated Congressman Wesley Hunt (R-TX-38). Both President Donald Trump and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have called for party unity in this race.
