Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton acknowledged in a private conversation that Republican polling numbers declined following the Dallas party convention, raising concerns about voter sentiment as he faces a closely contested race against Democrat James Talarico. The admission comes amid reports of internal GOP unease over campaign momentum, with both candidates locked in a tight election battle. Analysts suggest the convention’s impact on turnout and messaging may have shifted the dynamic in this high-stakes political showdown. The revelation adds a layer of uncertainty as the campaign enters its final stretch.


Texas AG Ken Paxton privately admitted GOP polling numbers dropped after the Dallas convention as he faces Democrat James Talarico in a tight race.