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Black Texas voters favor Talarico, but frustration with Democrats runs high

A Texas Southern University poll found strong support for Talarico among Black voters and a narrow lead among all voters.

Black Texas voters favor Talarico, but frustration with Democrats runs high
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A Texas Southern University poll found that most surveyed Black Texas voters support James Talarico and that many feel Democrats take their votes for granted. A separate poll showed Talarico narrowly ahead of Ken Paxton among all voters.

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U.S. representative and Talarico's defeated primary opponent

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