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Democrats See Opportunity in Texas Senate Race

Updated 2026-05-31 19:35 UTC 1 source Neutral

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) believes Democrats have a chance to win the Texas Senate seat after Attorney General Ken Paxton’s victory. The race will pit Paxton against State Rep. James Talarico, with implications for national party dynamics.

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The Hill
Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Joe Gruters on Sunday said the party would hold a midterm convention “before the general election” as outlined by President Trump last September. “There's a very short window of doing it after the last primary ballots have been cast and before the genera
2026-05-31 18:59 UTC
The Hill
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said Democrats have a chance at locking down a Senate seat in Texas after state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) recent victory in a runoff. “Paxton will now face off against State [Rep.] James Talarico. Democrats have not won a Texas Senate seat, as you know, in more
2026-05-31 19:05 UTC
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