Snapshot
Snapshot for Sep 20, 2026 — updated daily at 7:00 AM Central.
Where the races stand
U.S. Senate
James Talarico (D)48.0%
Ken Paxton (R)44.8%
James Talarico +3.2 · 12 polls · 30-day average through Sep 17, 2026
Governor
Greg Abbott (R)48.8%
Gina Hinojosa (D)45.5%
Greg Abbott +3.3 · 8 polls · 30-day average through Sep 14, 2026
Lieutenant Governor
Dan Patrick (R)46.5%
Vikki Goodwin (D)44.0%
Dan Patrick +2.5 · 2 polls · 30-day average through Sep 11, 2026
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Top stories
- Texas ERCOT CEO drops multiyear pay deal after Dan Patrick rebukes the packageThe Cool Down · Sep 20, 2026
- Will new super PAC money and messaging help Paxton blunt Talarico momentum in polls and win the Texas Senate race?CBS News · Sep 20, 2026
- Ken Paxton visits Lubbock on U.S. Senate campaign trailKCBD · Sep 20, 2026
- Ken Paxton campaigns in LubbockKCBD · Sep 20, 2026
- Arkansas lieutenant governor’s race pits incumbent Rutledge against Libertarian KalagiasThe Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · Sep 20, 2026
- Gov. Greg Abbott directs TxDOT to halt new permits for license plate readersCBS News · Sep 20, 2026
- Quorum Report: A split State Republican Executive Committee votes against condemning Sen. Cornyn and Commissioner Miller for not supporting the full GOP ticketquorumreport.com · Sep 20, 2026
- Trump’s MAGA Inc. funnels another $5 million into Texas Senate raceThe Hill · Sep 19, 2026