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Greg Abbott warns Democrat victory in Texas could spell disaster for Republicans' White House hopes… as James Talarico pulls ahead of Ken Paxton in polls

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Heller, V. (2026, October 24). Greg Abbott warns Democrat victory in Texas could spell disaster for Republicans' White House hopes… as James Talarico pulls ahead of Ken Paxton in polls. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16234743/Greg-Abbott-warns-Democrat-victory-Texas-spell-disaster-Republicans-White-House-hopes-James-Talarico-pulls-ahead-Ken-Paxton-polls.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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Daily Mail · collected 2026-10-24 · by Victor Heller

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has warned that if Democrats win the upcoming Senate race, it could jeopardize Republicans' chances of winning the presidency in 2028. Recent polls show Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton, with one poll putting Talarico at 51% and Paxton at 47%. Abbott emphasized the importance of voter turnout, suggesting that a Democratic victory would put Texas and the United States at risk for Republicans. The race is particularly significant as it could mark the first time in 32 years that a Democrat wins a statewide election in Texas.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has warned that a Democratic victory in the state’s Senate race could spell disaster for Republicans' chances of winning the White House in 2028. In an interview with conservative radio host Sean Hannity, Abbott stressed that losing Texas would put the future of the United States at risk. Recent polls show James Talarico, the Democratic candidate, leading Ken Paxton, a Republican backed by former President Trump, with a Texas Public Opinion Research poll putting Talarico at 51% to Paxton’s 47%. Abbott and Hannity agreed that if Texas were to turn blue, Republicans would face near-impossible odds of securing a presidential win due to the state's significant influence in the Electoral College.

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It's going to put the United States at risk.' The governor and Hannity agreed that if Texas were to flip blue, Republicans would face near-impossible odds of winning the White House ticket in 2028. 'If Texas ever goes blue, they know they will have a stranglehold on the Electoral College and presidential elections,' Hannity explained.
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🔮 Texas governor Greg Abbott has issued a warning for Republicans that the outcome of the Lone Star state's heated Senate race could lead to a disaster in 2028.

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Texas governor Greg Abbott has issued a warning for Republicans that the outcome of the Lone Star state's heated Senate race could lead to a disaster in 2028. uncertain
outcome → issue → 2028
Speaking to conservative radio host Sean Hannity earlier this week, Abbott said: 'If we lose Texas, there's no chance ever for the future of the United States.' asserted
we → speak → States
Recent polling has shown Democratic hopeful running neck-and-neck with, and at times pulling ahead of, Trump-backed Republican Ken Paxton. asserted
hopeful → show → Paxton
A Texas Public Opinion Research poll conducted last week put Talarico four points ahead, at 51 percent to Paxton’s 47 percent. asserted
poll → conduct → percent
'We've got to realize what's at stake here,' Abbott added. asserted
Abbott → get → stake
'And if anybody stays home and doesn't go vote, it's going to put Texas at risk. asserted
it → stay → risk
It's going to put the United States at risk.' The governor and Hannity agreed that if Texas were to flip blue, Republicans would face near-impossible odds of winning the White House ticket in 2028. 'If Texas ever goes blue, they know they will have a stranglehold on the Electoral College and presidential elections,' Hannity explained. asserted
Hannity → go → College
As Talarico looks increasingly likely to become the first Democrat to win a statewide race in deep-red Texas in 32 years, Paxton's bid for federal office has been riddled with scandals. Texas governor Greg Abbott has warned that a 'blue wave' midterms victory for the Democrats could lead to a disaster for Republicans in the 2028 presidential election Trump-backed senatorial candidate Ken Paxton's campaign has been swamped by scandals James Talarico could become the first Democrat in 32 years to win a federal race in the historically red Lone Star state In May, the Daily Mail exclusively revealed that the Texas Attorney General has been shacking up with his mistress just miles from the home where his wife of 40 years still lives. The 63-year-old quietly moved into a $2.1 million love nest with Christian influencer Tracy Duhon, 58. His wife, Angela Paxton, filed for divorce last year on 'Biblical grounds.' The married Republican was also accused of lunging at a man and trying to snatch his phone after being filmed with his mistress in London. The incident occurred just days after the Daily Mail first reported the two being spotted together in Iceland. uncertain
two → look → Iceland
Earlier this month, Paxton was also seen on video allegedly partying in Dubai with two American businessmen who were indicted on federal healthcare fraud charges. uncertain
who → see → charges
Paxton and his mistress Tracy Duhon were spotted traveling to Iceland in the midst of Paxton's campaign to become the next Republican senator in the Lone Star State ' asserted
Paxton → spot → State
I'm here to announce my support for James Talarico for United States Senator from Texas,' he said in the clip. asserted
he → announce → clip
He captioned the post, writing that he found his approach 'balanced' and 'honest' and adding that 'I don't put my name behind just anyone.' Governor Abbott himself is also in the midst of a re-election bid, as he is looking to stave off an upset from Austin Democratic candidate Gina Hinojosa. asserted
he → caption → Hinojosa
Abbott holds a 3% lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the latest Texas Public Opinion Research poll. asserted
Abbott → hold → poll
In the conversation with Hannity, he claimed that there are still more Republicans in the Lone Star state than Democrats but stressed it was crucial they actually make it to the polls and cast their ballot. asserted
they → claim → ballot
'If, however, they stay home, it'll be a very tough night on election night,' he said and demanded people to 'walk, bike or drive' to an election booth. asserted
people → stay → booth
'If all Republicans will go vote, we're going to win this race,' Abbott said. asserted
Abbott → go → race
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