Talarico edges Paxton in Texas Senate poll as race tightens
TL;DR
A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrat James Talarico ahead of Republican Ken Paxton 47-45 among likely voters (MOE ±2.83), signaling a tight race ahead of November. Talarico has far outraised Paxton in fundraising ($30M vs. $9M), while Paxton underperforms with white voters (+14 for Paxton) and Hispanics favor Talarico by 19 points, illustrating demographic headwinds Paxton faces despite past statewide wins and political endorsements.
- Poll: Talarico has slim lead over Paxton in Texas Senate race Axios
- Talarico’s “unruly teenager” campaign faces a crucial test in voter outreach Dallas News
- Ken Paxton unveils economic plan centered on tax breaks in U.S. Senate race The Texas Tribune
- Most Black Texas voters back Talarico over Paxton, poll finds, despite Senate primary tensions The Texas Tribune
- Third Texas Senate poll in a week shows Talarico ahead of Ken Paxton USA Today
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