Event Brief
Oct 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
CBS poll finds Texas Senate race a toss-up
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A CBS News poll found the Texas Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton to be a toss-up. Turnout and voters' cost-of-living concerns are key issues; a separate report said the closely contested race has drawn more than $500 million in ad spending.
WHO: CBS News
WHAT: CBS News reported that its poll found the Texas Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton to be a toss-up.
WHEN: Reported Oct 18, 2026 at 2:48 PM ET
WHERE: Texas, USA
WHY: The poll identified turnout and cost-of-living concerns as key factors in the race.
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