Politics
Texas Senate Race Uncertainty Grows
Republican Ken Paxton faces new challenges in his bid to defeat Democrat Beto O'Rourke. Texas's population growth has reshaped the electorate, adding uncertainty to this year's key Senate race.
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Texas has gained more than 2.5 million new residents since 2020 — roughly the entire population of New Mexico — reshaping the electorate and injecting new uncertainty into this year's marquee Senate race. Why it matters: Republican Ken Paxton is favored to defeat Democrat
2026-05-31 11:00 UTC