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AMERICA FIRST Ken Paxton Surges in Texas Senate Race as Markets Predict PRIMARY SHOWDOWN

Gary FranchiMarch 2, 2026144 views
AMERICA FIRST Ken Paxton Surges in Texas Senate Race as Markets Predict PRIMARY SHOWDOWN
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Prediction markets are lighting up with activity as traders increasingly bet on a David vs. Goliath showdown between America First champion Ken Paxton and progressive Democrat James Talarico for Texas's coveted Senate seat.

According to Kalshi trading data, the odds are heavily favoring Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to secure the Republican nomination in today's primary—and for good reason. Paxton has been a relentless warrior against the Biden regime's overreach, filing lawsuit after lawsuit to protect Texas from federal tyranny.

While establishment RINOs scramble for relevance, Paxton's track record speaks for itself: he's the man who sued to stop illegal immigration policies, fought big tech censorship, and stood with President Trump when it mattered most. Patriots across the Lone Star State remember who had their backs during the darkest days of the Biden administration.

The Left's Chosen Champion

On the Democrat side, traders are betting big on state Representative James Talarico—a progressive darling who perfectly represents everything wrong with today's radical left. Talarico has pushed the typical woke agenda: more government spending, climate change hysteria, and soft-on-crime policies that would turn Texas into another failed blue state.

The contrast couldn't be starker. While Paxton fights to secure the border and protect constitutional rights, Talarico wants to import California's disastrous policies to the heart of America.

"The choice is crystal clear—do Texans want a proven conservative fighter or another progressive politician who'll rubber-stamp the Washington swamp's agenda?"

With prediction markets showing increased confidence in this matchup, it's becoming clear that Texas voters will face a defining moment. Will they choose the attorney general who's been their shield against federal overreach, or will they gamble on a Democrat whose policies would fundamentally transform their state?

As polls close tonight, one thing is certain: the future of Texas—and America—hangs in the balance. Will the Lone Star State remain a beacon of conservative governance, or will it fall to the same progressive policies destroying cities across America?

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Gary Franchi

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SmallTownTexanVerified2 hours ago
Paxton came to our county GOP dinner last year and gave an incredible speech about fighting election fraud. The man is fearless and exactly what we need in Washington.
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ConstitutionFirstVerifiedjust now
Wait, is Paxton actually running for Senate or is this just speculation from the markets? I haven't seen an official announcement yet.
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PoliticalJunkie_TXVerifiedjust now
Markets are predicting based on insider chatter and his recent moves. He's been building a national profile for months.
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BootsOnGroundVerifiedjust now
Ken Paxton has sued the Biden administration more than any other AG and won most of those cases. That's the kind of track record we need representing Texas in the Senate.
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VeteranVoterVerifiedjust now
Exactly! His lawsuit against Pennsylvania's election changes in 2020 showed real leadership when others were backing down.
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RedStateRealistVerifiedjust now
About time we have someone with a backbone running for Senate. Ted Cruz has been decent but we need fresh blood that will actually take on the swamp.
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FreedomFighter_78Verifiedjust now
The primary is going to be interesting. Paxton has the grassroots support but the establishment will throw everything they have at him. We need to be ready to donate and volunteer.
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TrumpTrain_TXVerifiedjust now
The markets don't lie - when betting odds shift this dramatically it means something big is coming. Can't wait for the official announcement!
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TexasPatriot2024Verifiedjust now
Finally! Ken Paxton has been one of the strongest defenders of conservative values in Texas. The establishment RINOs are scared because he actually fights for what he believes in.
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LoneStar_ConservativeVerifiedjust now
Absolutely right! He's been leading the charge against Big Tech censorship and standing up to federal overreach.
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AmericaFirst_MomVerifiedjust now
YES! This is the energy we need!