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New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate

The poll found Crockett leading James Talarico in the Democratic Senate primary.

New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate
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A University of Houston poll found Ken Paxton leading John Cornyn in the Republican U.S. Senate primary and Jasmine Crockett leading James Talarico in the Democratic race. The poll marks a shift from recent surveys that showed both contests closer.

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Democratic candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate primary

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Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate primary

Paxton's version of this story ↗
John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican incumbent in the Texas U.S. Senate primary

Cornyn's version of this story ↗

Democratic candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate primary

Talarico's version of this story ↗
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President; the poll measured voters' approval of his performance

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Republican candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate primary

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University of Houston Poll Shows Crockett Leading Talarico

Outlets agree that a University of Houston poll found Jasmine Crockett leading James Talarico in the Texas Democratic Senate primary. Center outlets treat the result as a polling snapshot, with some adding comparisons to other surveys or races and one also covering a dispute over Talarico’s alleged remarks.

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