Ken Paxton holds just over a 1 percentage point edge over James Talarico in a fresh Senate poll, according to data gathered last week . The survey puts the margin at under 2 points, highlighting a tightly contested race.
Republicans suggest Donald Trump’s recent campaign stops could be a game changer, arguing his influence may help mobilise conservative voters ahead of polling day .
Meanwhile, independent-minded voters are tilting toward Talarico, though the shift remains within the statistical margin of error .
Media watchers have ranked the battle among this cycle’s most scrutinised contests , with pundits calling it a pivotal November showdown that could shape the balance of power in Austin for years to come.