# Texas Senate race tied between Talarico and Paxton

> A CBS News poll finds the Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is close to tied.
- Title: Texas Senate race tied between Talarico and Paxton · CBS News
- Summary: A CBS News poll finds the Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is close to tied. A CBS News poll shows the Texas…
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## Texas Senate race close to tied
A CBS News poll finds the Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton running close to tied as midterm elections approach.
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## Key takeaway

A CBS News poll shows the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton running close to tied.