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Poll Finds Talarico and Cornyn Nearly Tied

A Public Policy Polling survey put Talarico narrowly ahead of or statistically tied with Cornyn in a hypothetical Texas Senate matchup. Coverage diverges between that general-election picture and Paxton’s primary lead and Trump-endorsement scenarios.

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A Public Policy Polling survey found James Talarico narrowly ahead of or statistically tied with John Cornyn in a hypothetical Texas Senate matchup.

Left-leaning outlets center Talarico’s close matchup with Cornyn and his potential appeal to disaffected Republicans. Center outlets report that matchup alongside separate polling on Paxton’s primary lead and Trump-endorsement scenarios. Right-leaning outlets focus on Paxton’s primary lead and possible endorsement effects, also noting Cornyn’s response on Senate rules.

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“Close general-election matchup”

The San Antonio Current foregrounds Talarico’s one-point edge over Cornyn and his potential appeal to disaffected Republicans.

San Antonio CurrentMAR 10 · 2:14 PM ET

Talarico and Cornyn neck-and-neck in hypothetical matchup, new poll findsA poll puts Cornyn one point behind James Talarico in a hypothetical general-election matchup.CRED 71BAL 55 INFORMATIONAL

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“Comparing primary and general prospects”

Center outlets report Talarico’s close hypothetical matchup alongside separate polling on Paxton’s primary lead and Trump-endorsement scenarios.

Houston Public MediaMAR 10 · 5:22 PM ET

As Republicans await Trump's endorsement, Democrats float poll showing Talarico tied with Cornyn and PaxtonThe poll found Talarico narrowly ahead of him in a hypothetical general-election matchup.CRED 79BAL 65 INFORMATIONAL

The HillMAR 5 · 6:45 AM ET

Talarico beats Crockett in Texas as GOP heads to runoff: Key takeawaysCornyn advanced to a May runoff against Paxton after no candidate won a majority in the Republican primary.CRED 78BAL 65 INFORMATIONALTHE HILL · REPUBLISHED BY YAHOO

TwincitiesMAR 5 · 3:44 PM ET

Cornyn goes on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsementCornyn’s campaign is launching a video attacking his opponent in the Republican Senate runoff.CRED 75BAL 75 MIXEDTWINCITIES · REPUBLISHED BY OCREGISTER

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“Paxton’s primary advantage”

Townhall centers Paxton’s eight-point primary lead and Trump-endorsement scenarios, while noting Cornyn’s response on Senate rules.

townhall.comMAR 9 · 10:45 PM ET

A New Poll Just Dropped in the GOP Texas Senate Primary. What Does it Show?The poll shows Cornyn trailing Paxton, while the article reports his response on Senate rules.CRED 44BAL 45 INFORMATIONAL

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The IndependentTrump is the GOAT in swaying GOP races — and prediction markets say he'll decide Texas this wayNO PUBLISHED LEAN

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“Close general-election matchup”

The San Antonio Current foregrounds Talarico’s one-point edge over Cornyn and his potential appeal to disaffected Republicans.

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San Antonio CurrentMAR 10 · 2:14 PM ET

Talarico and Cornyn neck-and-neck in hypothetical matchup, new poll findsA poll puts Cornyn one point behind James Talarico in a hypothetical general-election matchup.CRED 71BAL 55 INFORMATIONAL

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