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Democrats Lead the GOP in Three Texas Latino Districts Trump Carried—Poll

A Texas Southern University poll showed Pulido leading De La Cruz in her district.

Democrats Lead the GOP in Three Texas Latino Districts Trump Carried—Poll
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This article1 analysis · Sep 29, 2026
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Aug 26, 2026
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A Texas Southern University poll found Democratic candidates leading in three Texas congressional districts that Donald Trump carried in 2024. Other Senate polls showed a much closer Talarico-Paxton race, underscoring that the district-level results are not a settled forecast.

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Republican representative and House candidate whose poll standing against Bobby Pulido is reported

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Democratic Senate candidate whose poll standing against Ken Paxton is reported

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Democratic House candidate whose poll standing against Monica De La Cruz is reported

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate whose poll standing against James Talarico is reported

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose 2024 district victories provide context for the poll results

Libertarian Senate candidate whose support is reported in a poll

Henry Cuellar
D · TX-28

Representative cited as the incumbent in Texas’ 28th District

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

Senator whose 2024 district results are used as a comparison

Beto O'Rourke
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former Senate candidate cited as historical context about Texas polling

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