Angela Paxton

Angela Paxton is trailing Talarico by 2.7 points. Crosstab's forecast gives Paxton a 36% chance to win.

Angela Suzanne Paxton is an American politician from the state of Texas. A member of the Republican Party, she has represented District 8 in the Texas Senate since 2019.

Education: University of Houston–Clear Lake, Baylor University

Border Security

Will help complete the border wall and deport criminal illegal aliens.

“Ken Paxton will carry that fight to Washington, where he will help President Trump deport the criminal illegal aliens Joe Biden invited into the country, secure the border, and complete the construction of the border wall.” Source

Health/Food Policy

Will increase transparency in food and healthcare systems, taking on Big Pharma and Big Food.

“In the Senate, he will work alongside President Trump to Make America Healthy Again by taking on Big Pharma and Big Food, increasing transparency in our food and healthcare systems, promoting healthier outcomes for Texas families, and putting the well-being of the Americans people ahead of corporate profits.” Source

Gun Rights/Social Issues

Will protect gun rights, oppose abortion, and oppose transgender participation in girls' sports.

“He will stand with President Trump to protect our gun rights, defend the unborn, and defeat the radical transgender movement that’s desperate to put men in girls’ sports and woke indoctrination in our classrooms.” Source

Foreign Policy

Will pursue an America First foreign policy prioritizing US interests and safety.

“Alongside President Trump, he will work to advance an America First foreign policy that promotes peace through strength, prioritizes our nation’s interests first and foremost, and ensures the safety of American citizens.” Source

Taxes/Spending

Will cut taxes and stop wasteful spending to address national debt.

“Ken Paxton is a strong fiscal conservative who will fight to cut taxes and stop the wasteful spending that has led to our nation being in over $36 trillion dollars in debt.” Source

Cryptocurrency

Supports pro-growth crypto regulation and passing the CLARITY Act.

“Achieving that requires a clear, pro-growth regulatory framework, and passing critical legislation like the CLARITY Act is key to giving innovators certainty to build and scale.” Source

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Is Angela Paxton leading in the polls?

Angela Paxton is trailing Talarico by 2.7 points in the Crosstab average for the 2026 Texas Senate race, at 45.8% (updated Oct 5, 2026).

What are Angela Paxton's chances of winning?

Crosstab's forecast gives Angela Paxton a 36% chance of winning the Texas Senate race.

What party is Angela Paxton?

Angela Paxton is a Republican.