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Talarico vs. Paxton Texas Senate race tightens as new poll drops

A new poll places Paxton behind Talarico, with the gap narrowing when undecided voters are asked which way they lean.

Talarico vs. Paxton Texas Senate race tightens as new poll drops
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A new Texas Senate poll found James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton, though the gap narrowed when undecided voters were asked which candidate they leaned toward. The article also lists several earlier September polls showing Talarico narrowly ahead.

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Polls Show Talarico Leading Paxton in Texas Senate Race

Outlets report polls putting James Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, though the reported margins vary. Left-leaning outlets portray Paxton as facing campaign trouble, with one focusing on a campaign-post error and the other on polling and Republican concern. Center outlets mostly emphasize poll results and voter expectations, while also covering criticism of Paxton's campaign tactics. Right-leaning outlets pair reports of Talarico's lead with criticism of his views and potential vulnerabilities.

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