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September 23, 2026      4:14 PM

Patrick tells supporters that some of his senators and GOP candidates for Texas Senate are trailing democrats, per sources

Patrick also apparently said he and Abbott are both in tight races while Paxton is tied with Talarico

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick told supporters on Wednesday afternoon gathered for a fundraiser upstairs at the Austin Club that two of his GOP senators are in tough races and his candidate in Tarrant County is trailing the Democrat. That’s according to some in attendance today along with some Texas Senate sources who told Quorum Report yesterday about some polling leaking out from the Senate GOP Caucus in the last 48 hours.

Patrick also talked about his own race as well as Gov. Greg Abbott’s campaign against Rep. Gina Hinojosa, per attendees, telling the crowd that if the election were held today both he and Gov. Abbott would win their races “as long as everything goes right.”

He also said AG Ken Paxton is essentially tied with Rep. James Talarico.

During the fundraiser, we’re told Patrick focused on four Texas Senate races as well. Here’s the breakdown: