James Talarico gana el Senado de Texas, venciendo a Ken Paxton

James Talarico gana el Senado de Texas, venciendo a Ken Paxton

James Talarico derrotó al fiscal general republicano Ken Paxton el 4 de noviembre de 2026, convirtiéndose en el primer senador demócrata de Texas desde 1993 y poniendo fin a la larga racha republicana en el estado. Encuestas anteriores mostraban a Talarico con una ventaja estrecha o moderada sobre Paxton; una encuesta CNN/SSRS publicada en octubre lo ubicó con seis puntos de ventaja, la mayor ventaja demócrata desde 1988. Según Newsweek, más de 4,5 millones de texanos votaron anticipadamente, y CBS News señaló que la contienda se estaba convirtiendo en una de las elecciones no presidenciales más costosas de la historia de EE.

 UU. Fox News destacó la carrera como una posible ruptura para los demócratas en un estado tradicionalmente republicano, y ambas campañas intensificaron sus esfuerzos al concluir la votación anticipada.

Actores

James Talarico Ken Paxton Emerson College Polling Spencer Kimball Cook Political Report New River Strategies GS Strategy Group Fox News University of Houston Hobby Marist College UT/Texas Politics Project ReconMR UMass Lowell YouGov The New York Times

Ubicaciones

Texas, United States

Verificación de hechos

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Veredicto general: Parcial Confianza: 55% Afirmaciones: 2
Resumen

There is not enough evidence to verify that a CNN/SSRS poll released on October 29, 2026, showed Democrat James Talarico six points ahead of Republican Ken Paxton. It is partially confirmed that James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race on November 4, 2026. It is partially confirmed that the November 4, 2026, election was the first Democratic win for the Texas Senate seat since 1988.

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Artículos

4 de noviembre de 2026
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See how Dallas County neighborhoods voted in Texas Senate race
See how Dallas County neighborhoods voted in Texas Senate race

Dallas News • 4 de nov 18:15

State Rep. James Talarico secured over 70% of the vote in Dallas County, extending his lead across the North Texas region in the contest against Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Credibilidad 82% Manip. 31% Izquierda
James Talarico wins Texas 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for Democrats
James Talarico wins Texas 2026 Senate election, flipping seat for Democrats

CBS News • 4 de nov 05:09

CBS News projects that Democrat James Talarico will defeat Republican Texas attorney general Ken Paxton in the 2026 Senate race, marking a rare Democratic gain in the state.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 12% Centro
Talarico victory in Texas sends a shockwave through the GOP
Talarico victory in Texas sends a shockwave through the GOP

The Globe and Mail • 4 de nov 04:56

James Talarico defeated Republican Ken Paxton to become Texas' first Democratic senator since 1993, signaling a shift in a state that President Donald Trump carried by double digits in 2023.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 12% Centro
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats
James Talarico wins Texas Senate race in historic victory for Democrats

The Guardian • 4 de nov 04:06

James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, marking the first Democratic win for the seat since 1988 and affecting Senate control.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 12% Centro
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat
Democrat James Talarico wins Texas Senate seat

NPR • 4 de nov 04:04

State Rep. James Talarico defeated Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton to capture a U.S. Senate seat in Texas, ending a three-decade Republican hold on statewide offices.

Credibilidad 85% Manip. 12% Centro
Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton
Democrat James Talarico turns Texas Senate seat blue, defeating Ken Paxton

NBC News • 4 de nov 03:53

James Talarico became the first Democrat to capture a Texas Senate seat since 1988, beating Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton amid a high-profile campaign.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 32% Izquierda
Talarico wins Texas Senate race in midterm humiliation for Trump
Talarico wins Texas Senate race in midterm humiliation for Trump

The Telegraph • 4 de nov 03:31

James Talarico became Texas's first Democratic senator since 1988, giving Democrats control of the U.S. Senate and challenging the state's Republican reputation.

Credibilidad 78% Manip. 42% Izquierda
3 de noviembre de 2026
1 en total
Live Results: Texas Senate midterm election
Live Results: Texas Senate midterm election

PBS • 3 de nov 14:30

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat state Representative James Talarico are competing for the U.S. Senate seat from Texas in the 2026 midterm elections.

Credibilidad 88% Manip. 8% Centro
2 de noviembre de 2026
1 en total
Five dimensional chess: inside James Talarico’s extraordinary bid to break Texas Democrats’ losing streak
Five dimensional chess: inside James Talarico’s extraordinary bid to break Texas Democrats’ losing streak

The Guardian • 2 de nov 17:20

James Talarico, a Texas state representative, is seeking to become the first Democrat elected to the U.S. Senate from Texas since 1988, facing Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton amid a tightly contested campaign.

Credibilidad 82% Manip. 38% Izquierda
1 de noviembre de 2026
1 en total
The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race
The issue that could tip the scales in the Texas Senate race

CBS News • 1 de nov 14:37

The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is shaping up to be one of the most expensive non-presidential elections in U.S. history, with significant implications for national control of the Senate.

Credibilidad 77% Manip. 22% Centro
31 de octubre de 2026
2 en total
Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtually
Paxton and Talarico tussle for Texas Senate seat as Trump campaigns virtually

PBS • 31 de oct 23:14

The Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico intensifies as early voting approaches its end, reflecting voter sentiments towards Trump's leadership.

Credibilidad 77% Manip. 32% Centro
This Texas midterm race has huge stakes, both for Donald Trump and the country
This Texas midterm race has huge stakes, both for Donald Trump and the country

CBC • 31 de oct 11:49

The Texas Senate contest between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democrat state legislator James Talarico could decide Senate control for the remainder of President Donald Trump’s term.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 58% Centro
30 de octubre de 2026
1 en total
Dem James Talarico leads Trump-backed Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race
Dem James Talarico leads Trump-backed Ken Paxton in Texas Senate race

Fox News • 30 de oct 13:31

James Talarico holds a polling and fundraising advantage over Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate contest, with Democrats viewing the race as a potential breakthrough in the traditionally Republican state.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 45% Centro
29 de octubre de 2026
1 en total
New poll shows Democrat smashing record held for 40 years in red state
New poll shows Democrat smashing record held for 40 years in red state

AL.com • 29 de oct 20:40

A CNN/SSRS poll released Wednesday puts Democrat James Talarico six points ahead of Republican Ken Paxton, marking the strongest Democratic Senate showing in Texas since 1988.

Credibilidad 68% Manip. 35% Izquierda
27 de octubre de 2026
1 en total
Breaking Texas Early Voting Says About Talarico vs. Paxton Race
Breaking Texas Early Voting Says About Talarico vs. Paxton Race

Newsweek • 27 de oct 01:21

More than 4.5 million Texans have voted early, and polls show Democratic state Representative James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton locked in a close U.S. Senate contest.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 11% Centro
26 de octubre de 2026
1 en total
How Talarico, Paxton compare before Election Day
How Talarico, Paxton compare before Election Day

USA Today • 26 de oct 23:21

Two recent polls indicate Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate contest, though the size of the advantage varies between surveys.

Credibilidad 72% Manip. 9% Centro