James Talarico and Ken Paxton remain locked in a near-even contest for the 2026 Texas Senate seat, with recent polling averages and aggregates showing margins inside the margin of error as the November 3 election approaches. Paxton's May primary victory over incumbent John Cornyn, backed by a late Trump endorsement, secured the Republican nomination but highlighted ongoing voter concerns over his prior legal issues and impeachment proceedings. Talarico has countered with strong fundraising totals exceeding $68 million, broad appeal among Hispanic voters and independents, and attacks on Paxton's record. Heavy outside spending, including millions opposing Paxton, has kept the race competitive in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988. Key variables that could shift the balance include turnout among core partisan bases, economic messaging, and the impact of late-cycle advertising.
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Texas Senate Election Winner
$996,549 Vol.
$996,549 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
James Talarico (D)
51%
Ken Paxton (R)
50%
$996,549 Vol.
$996,549 Vol.
Nov 2, 2026
James Talarico (D)
$457,643 Vol.
51%
Ken Paxton (R)
$538,906 Vol.
50%
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Texas U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.James Talarico and Ken Paxton remain locked in a near-even contest for the 2026 Texas Senate seat, with recent polling averages and aggregates showing margins inside the margin of error as the November 3 election approaches. Paxton's May primary victory over incumbent John Cornyn, backed by a late Trump endorsement, secured the Republican nomination but highlighted ongoing voter concerns over his prior legal issues and impeachment proceedings. Talarico has countered with strong fundraising totals exceeding $68 million, broad appeal among Hispanic voters and independents, and attacks on Paxton's record. Heavy outside spending, including millions opposing Paxton, has kept the race competitive in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988. Key variables that could shift the balance include turnout among core partisan bases, economic messaging, and the impact of late-cycle advertising.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Texas U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Market Opened: Oct 13, 2025, 4:57 PM ET
Volume
$996,549End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 4:57 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Texas U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.James Talarico and Ken Paxton remain locked in a near-even contest for the 2026 Texas Senate seat, with recent polling averages and aggregates showing margins inside the margin of error as the November 3 election approaches. Paxton's May primary victory over incumbent John Cornyn, backed by a late Trump endorsement, secured the Republican nomination but highlighted ongoing voter concerns over his prior legal issues and impeachment proceedings. Talarico has countered with strong fundraising totals exceeding $68 million, broad appeal among Hispanic voters and independents, and attacks on Paxton's record. Heavy outside spending, including millions opposing Paxton, has kept the race competitive in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988. Key variables that could shift the balance include turnout among core partisan bases, economic messaging, and the impact of late-cycle advertising.
This market will resolve according to the winner of the 2026 midterm Texas U.S. Senate election, inclusive of any run-offs.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
A candidate shall be considered to represent a party in the event that he or she is the nominee of the party in question. Candidates other than the Democratic or Republican nominee (e.g., Greens, Libertarian, independent) may be added at a later date.
Candidates who run as independents will not be encompassed by the “Democrat” or “Republican” options regardless of any affiliation they may have with the party.
The resolution source for this market is the Associated Press, Fox News, and NBC. This market will resolve once all three sources call the race for the same candidate. If all three sources haven’t called the race in this state for the same candidate, this market will resolve based on the official certification.
Volume
$996,549End Date
Nov 3, 2026Market Opened
Oct 13, 2025, 4:57 PM ETResolver
0x2F5e3684c...James Talarico and Ken Paxton remain locked in a near-even contest for the 2026 Texas Senate seat, with recent polling averages and aggregates showing margins inside the margin of error as the November 3 election approaches. Paxton's May primary victory over incumbent John Cornyn, backed by a late Trump endorsement, secured the Republican nomination but highlighted ongoing voter concerns over his prior legal issues and impeachment proceedings. Talarico has countered with strong fundraising totals exceeding $68 million, broad appeal among Hispanic voters and independents, and attacks on Paxton's record. Heavy outside spending, including millions opposing Paxton, has kept the race competitive in a state that has not elected a Democratic senator since 1988. Key variables that could shift the balance include turnout among core partisan bases, economic messaging, and the impact of late-cycle advertising.
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