Texas Democrats see an improving opportunity in the Senate race

Texas Democrats see an improving opportunity in the Senate race

History in the making? Democrats poised to flip Texas Senate seat for first time in over 3 decades, new poll finds

Texas Senate race 2026 is heating up as Democrat Colin Allred is now seen as a real contender against Republican Ken Paxton, according to a new GOP poll. Allred, a former Congressman and NFL player, could become the first Democratic U.S. Senator from Texas in over 30 years. With Paxtons legal history and rising unpopularity among general voters, this race could flip a long-held red seat blue. As the Republican primary intensifies and big names l…