Talarico Takes Narrow Texas Senate Lead in Post-Convention Poll

A Sept. 13 SoCal Strategies poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 50% to 45% in Texas’ Senate race after the GOP convention, flipping from a Paxton lead in June. Talarico gains among independents, Hispanics and voters aged 18–29, while Paxton remains strongest among white voters; the analysis notes undecided voters, including some Trump voters, could swing the outcome. The race has trended within single digits in September polls (AARP, Univision) as Election Day on Nov. 3 nears, with several polls signaling a Talarico edge or tight contest ahead of final results.