Texas Senate race between Paxton and Talarico draws poll, endorsements and a disputed online rumor
Photo: Fox NewsHow the sides differ Left sources emphasize a toss-up poll and cost-of-living concerns; alternative sources split between a business endorsement and a debunked rumor; right sources stress a faith-based endorsement.
Left-leaning outlets report that a CBS News poll shows the Texas Senate race between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state figure James Talarico is a toss-up, with voter turnout seen as key and cost-of-living worries on voters' minds. Coverage across the spectrum treats the contest as a closely watched battleground ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Other outlets focus on different developments in the race. The Hill reports that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Paxton, describing him as a defender of free enterprise and pro-growth policies. Tangle reports that conservative influencer Nick Sortor posted audio he said showed Talarico had been discharged from an Ohio mental health facility, and says the rumor fell apart within hours. Fox News reports that Jordan Walker Ross, an actor from "The Chosen," endorsed Talarico and said he reflects Christian values, which prompted a sharp clash over film incentives and faith in politics. The sides differ mainly in emphasis: polling and economic concerns on the left, business backing and a rumor's collapse among alternative outlets, and a faith-centered dispute on the right. The excerpts do not say what comes next beyond the upcoming election.
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CBS News leads with a poll calling the race a toss-up, highlighting turnout as the deciding factor and voters' cost-of-living concerns, rather than endorsements or controversies.
Tangle examines a viral rumor about Talarico spread by influencer Nick Sortor and its quick collapse, while The Hill reports the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's endorsement of Paxton, quoting the group's statement.
Fox News leads with an actor from "The Chosen" endorsing Talarico on Christian values, and describes the resulting dispute over film incentives and faith politics.