2026 Senate race
Paxton vs. Talarico: the property record on the ballot
Ken Paxton won the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in the May 2026 runoff. His at least 15 reported properties — a floor, not a confirmed inventory — and the primary-residence claims attached to them have become a central line of attack from Democratic nominee James Talarico. This page tracks the dates and the coverage. No polling averages: we publish only what we can cite.
Talarico campaign ad, Sept 29
Days to Election Day
6
Nov 3, 2026
Headlines naming Paxton
96
in the indexed feed
Headlines naming Talarico
49
in the indexed feed
Key dates
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Texas primary
Paxton and Cornyn advance to a GOP runoff.
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GOP runoff
Paxton wins the Republican nomination over John Cornyn.
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Voter registration deadline
Last day to register to vote in the November general election in Texas.
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Early voting begins
In-person early voting opens statewide.
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Election Day
Texas U.S. Senate general election.
Race entries in the record
September 29, 2026
Talarico campaign releases House Hunters ad
James Talarico’s campaign released a 47-second advertisement about Ken Paxton’s property record, titled “Ken Paxton EXPOSED on House Hunters.” This is campaign material, not independent reporting.
James Talarico campaign advertisementJuly 20, 2026
Talarico's "11 homes" line is overtaken by the record
Democratic nominee James Talarico said Paxton "owns 11 homes, while most Texans can't afford one." A fact-check largely confirmed the claim, then further reporting showed the real number is higher — around 15 properties across five states.
MS NOW / MaddowBlogJuly 7, 2026
Paxton voted from an address he had left, records show
Texas Tribune and ProPublica reporting finds Paxton used the McKinney address where he no longer lived while voting in six elections over two years, including the May runoff, while a trust bought the Frisco-area home reporters link to him.
Texas Tribune / ProPublicaMay 26, 2026
Paxton wins the Republican Senate nomination
Paxton defeats four-term incumbent John Cornyn in the GOP runoff with 63.8% of more than 1.38 million votes, setting up a November race against Democratic state Rep. James Talarico.
Associated PressMay 2026
Trump endorses Paxton ahead of the runoff
President Donald Trump endorses Paxton in the GOP Senate runoff, calling him a "true MAGA warrior," days before the vote that ousts four-term Sen. John Cornyn.
Associated Press
Race coverage
Every indexed headline naming Ken Paxton or James Talarico, newest first.
- 26 days ago
Loathe Paxton but can’t stand Democrats? Vote Libertarian. | Opinion
Houston Chronicle - 26 days ago
Napa wine, Mar-a-Lago and 730 blank workdays inside Ken Paxton’s jet-setting life
The Independent - 26 days ago
PAC spent $131 million in 17 days to rescue Paxton in Texas Senate race
Axios - 26 days ago
Former President Bush and Sen. Cornyn take part in fundraiser for battleground Senate candidates -- without Paxton - ABC News
ABC News - 26 days ago
Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resorts
Houston Chronicle - 26 days ago
Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resorts
CT Insider - 26 days ago
Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resorts
Toronto Star - 26 days ago
Inside Ken Paxton's jet-setting lifestyle: California wineries, European hot spots and ski resorts
Yahoo - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton brings U.S. Senate campaign tour to El Paso
KFOX - 27 days ago
Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton touts experience, asks for prayers in El Paso campaign stop
El Paso Matters - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton rallies packed El Paso crowd, takes aim at Talarico
El Paso Times - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton brings U.S. Senate campaign tour to El Paso
cbs4local.com - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton says midterm convention hurt GOP in leaked audio
Yahoo - 27 days ago
Paxton odds pull back to 38% after audio leak
Kalshi News - 27 days ago
Trump deflects on leaked audio of Ken Paxton calling Texas midterm convention a drag on his poll numbers
CBS News - 27 days ago
Trump says he hasn’t heard audio of Ken Paxton discussing polling dip post-midterm convention
Washington Examiner - 27 days ago
Talarico courts rural Texas voters in Senate race against Paxton
Dallas News - 27 days ago
'This guy!' Ex-GOP lawmaker rips Ken Paxton for biting the hand that 'invented him'
rawstory.com - 27 days ago
‘This Guy is So Stupid!’ Republican CNN Panelist Goes Scorched Earth on Ken Paxton Over Leaked Audio Trashing Trump
Mediaite - 27 days ago
Republican CNN Panelist Goes Scorched Earth on Ken Paxton Over Leaked Audio Trashing Trump: 'This Guy Is So Stupid!'
Yahoo - 27 days ago
AWKWARD! MAGA candidate Ken Paxton CAUGHT ON TAPE complaining about Trump's toxic, sabotaging antics
ms.now - 27 days ago
James Talarico is Outraising Ken Paxton in Texas’ Republican Strongholds
Newsweek - 27 days ago
Talarico says data centers shouldn’t be ‘running over’ Texas communities and local governments
Houston Public Media - 27 days ago
Paxton misses Vance rally; will stump with Trump on Thursday
The Hill - 27 days ago
In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trump’s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign
kiiitv.com - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton heard saying Trump's GOP midterm convention hurt him: Report - ABC News
ABC News - 27 days ago
Paxton worries about drop in polling numbers after midterm GOP convention in leaked audio
Houston Public Media - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton's take on Republican convention heard on leaked audio
Yahoo - 27 days ago
Talarico launches $25 million statewide initiative targeting Black voters
The Center Square - 27 days ago
Leaked Audio! Ken Paxton Thrashes Trump For ‘Dragging Us Down’ Amid Heated James Talarico Contest
The Times of India - 27 days ago
In private remarks, Ken Paxton said Trump’s midterm convention hurt his Senate campaign
The Texas Tribune - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton blames Trump convention for hurting Texas Senate campaign
New York Daily News - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton says Trump's convention hurt his race in leaked audio
Yahoo - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton says Trump's convention hurt his race in leaked audio
Houston Chronicle - 27 days ago
James Talarico courts Black voters in new Texas US Senate race ads
El Paso Times - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton making 'very risky' move by declining to debate James Talarico in U.S. Senate race
Yahoo - 27 days ago
Secret recording catches Ken Paxton admitting Trump GOP event tanked his polls
Yahoo - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton Says Trump’s Midterm Convention Hurt The GOP In Leaked Audio
Forbes - 27 days ago
Paxton making 'very risky' move by declining to debate Talarico
Houston Chronicle - 27 days ago
Ken Paxton and James Talarico participate in separate forums amid Texas Senate debate uncertainty
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth