The GOP was confident about keeping its Senate majority. Now the fight for control is wide open
At left, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks in McKinney, Texas, May 19, 2026, and at right, Texas state Rep. James Talarico, after voting, in Austin, Texas, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/LM Otero and Eric Gay,File) Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at…