Texas Opie Leading Both Cornyn and Paxton
James Talarico is gaining traction in the Texas Senate race, polling better than any Democratic nominee since 2002. His unconventional views and campaign style have sparked controversy, particularly among conservative voters. As the GOP focuses on internal conflicts, Talarico's rise poses a potential threat to established candidates like Ken Paxton and John Cornyn.
- ▪James Talarico is currently leading in polls for the Texas Senate race.
- ▪He is the first Democratic nominee to poll this well since 2002.
- ▪Talarico's campaign has drawn criticism for his controversial statements and beliefs.
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Texas Opie Leading Both Cornyn and Paxton Beege Welborn 4:10 PM | May 20, 2026 AP Photo/Eric Gay Hey. I don't wanna you-know-what in anybody's Cheerios, but someone needs to start taking a look at Texas Opie, as unappetizing as that sounds.James Talarico, the wee weird, fauxny preacherman, is creeping his way up the polls into what's known as 'contention.' Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_4"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_4"]]) }); Talarico winning in Texas is no fantasy.He's polling better than any Dem Senate nominee at this point since 2002.Unlike O'Rourke in 2018, Talarico's ahead now. Paxton's much less popular than Cruz was.Trump is less popular now than in 2018.The GOP is right to be scared.
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