A new Fox News poll released Wednesday shows Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico each at 49% support among likely Texas voters in the U.S. Senate race, with less than two weeks until Election Day. The candidates have not agreed to debate.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 21, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Coming up
Thursday, November 5, 2026. Election Day for Texas U.S. Senate race (Statewide)2
Who's involved
Ken PaxtonRepublican U.S. Senate candidate
James TalaricoDemocrat U.S. Senate candidate
Fox Newspolling organization
John Cornynincumbent Republican senator being replaced
The facts
Fox News poll shows Paxton and Talarico each at 49% among likely Texas voters.2
In September, Talarico led 51% to 49%, according to a poll.2
Paxton expressed concerns about debating on CNN but said he would consider debate under right conditions.2
Talarico challenged Paxton to debate on Fox News.2
Among Hispanic voters, the poll shows Talarico leading Paxton 64% to 34%.2
Texans favor Republican control of the U.S. Senate 51% to 47%, according to the poll.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Ken Paxton Would consider a debate under the right conditions2
James Talarico Already challenged Paxton to debate on Fox News in his safe space2
Where the sources disagree
September poll results Talarico 51%, Paxton 49% per [2]
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
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