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In tight Senate race, Republicans say Trump is welcomed in Texas
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
New polls show the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains very tight with four months until the November midterm election.
Looking at the four most recent independent polls between June 1 and 21st, they show Paxton ahead of Talarico by a hair-split...
Key takeaway Looking at the four most recent independent polls between June 1 and 21st, they show Paxton ahead of Talarico by a hair-splitting 1.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The tight Texas Senate race has significant implications for Southlake residents, who will be affected by the outcome of the election. With President Trump and other prominent Republican leaders set to campaign in Texas for Ken Paxton, it's likely that the race will draw even more attention and resources to the state. The fact that the Republican National Committee has reportedly reserved the American Airlines Center in Dallas for a special midterm convention suggests that Texas will be a key battleground in the November midterms. For Southlake voters, this means they can expect to see a surge in campaign activity and advertising in the coming months, as both candidates vie for their support. The city's residents will have a unique opportunity to engage with the candidates and hear their visions for the state's future, making their votes all the more crucial in this closely contested election.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? New polls show the Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico remains very tight with four months until the November midterm election.
Looking at the four most recent independent polls between June 1 and 21st, they show Paxton ahead of Talarico by a hair-split...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 28, 2026 by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW and curated for Southlake News readers.
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