Ken Paxton

What to know

• Paxton 48.7%, Talarico 47.6% in a 1,221‑voter poll Oct 30
• Talarico leads among women, independents and Hispanic voters Oct 30
• Polls show Talarico and Paxton tied at 50% to 47% in a University of Texas survey. Oct 14
• Talarico returned to campaigning after a brief illness, addressing voter concerns. Oct 14
• James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, last appeared in public on September 30. Oct 12