Paxton vs Talarico for Texas Senate could be most expensive race headed into November

PLANO, TEXAS – MAY 26: Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas. Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) in a Senate primary runoff election and will face Democrat James Talarico in the November general election. (Photo by Stewart F. House/Getty Images)