Texas Poll Signals Tight Senate Battle, Abbott Edge, and Data-Center Backlash

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A University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll of 1,200 registered voters (Aug. 5–13, MOE ~2.8–3.5) finds the U.S. Senate race in Texas statistically tied (Talarico 42% to Paxton 39%), Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa 45% to 40%, and broad opposition to local data centers (57% oppose). Independents favor Talarico while Republicans stay loyal to Paxton; Libertarian and 'no preference' options also appear in the results.
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