Democrats gain momentum in pivotal US Senate and governor’s races in Texas

James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, signalling a potential shift in the Republican stronghold.

A spate of recent polls signals that Democrats are gaining traction in both the races for United States Senate and the governor’s mansion in Texas, turning a reliably Republican state into a battleground ahead of the November midterm elections.

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