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Ken Paxton, James Talarico Polls: New Survey Shows Tight Texas Senate Race

A new poll shows Talarico close behind Ken Paxton, with support varying across voter groups.

Ken Paxton, James Talarico Polls: New Survey Shows Tight Texas Senate Race
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A University of Texas poll puts Republican Ken Paxton one percentage point ahead of Democrat James Talarico in Texas’s U.S. Senate race. The survey also reports results for several other statewide contests.

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Ken Paxton
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Republican candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate race

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

U.S. senator defeated by Paxton in the Republican runoff

ALSO MENTIONED  Dan Patrick, Texas lieutenant governor and candidate for reelection; Don Huffines, Former Republican state senator and candidate for comptroller; Gina Hinojosa, Democratic state representative and candidate for governor; Greg Abbott, Texas governor and Republican candidate in the governor's race; Mayes Middleton, Republican state senator and candidate for attorney general; Nathan Johnson, Democratic state senator and candidate for attorney general; Vikki Goodwin, Democratic state representative and candidate for lieutenant governor

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University of Texas Poll Shows Paxton Leading Talarico

A poll puts Ken Paxton slightly ahead of James Talarico in the Texas U.S. Senate race, with both presented as close contests. Talarico is Paxton’s opponent in the race. Center outlets stress the narrow margin and, in some coverage, shifts in support since April. Right-leaning outlets present the poll as favorable to Republicans and include criticism of Talarico’s positions and personal conduct.

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