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

The poll placed Talarico behind Crockett 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

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Democratic candidate in the Texas U.S. Senate primary

Crockett's version of this story ↗
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 ↗
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 present the poll as one snapshot, with some comparing it with other polls or the Republican primary and one adding an allegation about Talarico and candidate responses.

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