Paxton and Talarico converge on Tarrant County as early voting begins in Texas
The New York Times reported that Paxton and Talarico converged on Tarrant County in the Texas Senate race. The Times said a fight over polling places in the county has energized Democrats as Republicans seek to defend their grip. CBS News reported that early voting has begun in Texas, a state with many closely watched midterm races. CBS said its Texas Tribune politics reporter broke down the key races. The reports named Paxton and Talarico as the two Senate candidates.
Tarrant County, which includes Fort Worth, is a politically divided county where small shifts in turnout matter statewide. Disputes over polling places affect how easy it is to vote and can mobilize voters on both sides.
If you vote in Texas, early voting lets you cast a ballot before Election Day, and polling locations vary by county. Check your county's posted locations and hours.
Democrats say the fight over polling places has energized their voters and shows how access to voting is on the ballot, as the Times described.
Republicans say they are working to defend their statewide advantage and that county decisions on polling sites follow local procedures; the Times said they seek to hold their grip.
Confirmed by two outlets: early voting has begun and Tarrant County is a key battleground. Not confirmed: the outcome of the polling-place dispute. Watch early voting turnout figures in Tarrant County.
DailyDrop U.S. No. 17 · October 21, 2026