Over 4 million votes were cast as the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico tightened ahead of Election Day. Both candidates made final campaign pushes.
Where
Statewide
When
Oct. 26, 2026
Sources
Reported by 3 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Ken PaxtonTexas Senate candidate
James TalaricoTexas Senate candidate
The facts
Over 4 million votes were cast in the Texas Senate race.1
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Over 4 million votes cast as Texas Senate race tightens
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