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Paxton trails Talarico by 2 points in new Texas Senate poll
The survey shows Talarico with 97% of Democrats and 63% of independents, while Paxton trails amid lingering concerns over his record.
- On Tuesday, Texas Southern University's Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center released a poll showing Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton 47% to 45% among 1,200 likely voters surveyed July 27–30.
- Texas has not elected a Democrat to statewide office in 32 years, yet this race shifts as Paxton faces scrutiny over his 2023 impeachment trial regarding alleged bribery and abuse of public trust.
- Independent voters favor Talarico 63% to 23%, while 97% of Democrats back him compared to 85% of Republicans supporting Paxton, revealing party consolidation challenges for the attorney general.
- Despite securing 79% support among Black voters, Talarico confronts ongoing friction as 77% of Black Texans believe the Democratic Party takes them "for granted" following the contentious March primary.
- Prediction markets reflect the tightening race as Paxton's victory probability slipped to 52% on Tuesday from 59% one month earlier, while traders react to polling shifts and campaign developments.
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James Talarico accused Ken Paxton of voter fraud. His own voter registration is raising questions.
After hitting his GOP foe for voting under an address where he no longer lived, the Tribune and ProPublica found the Democratic Senate candidate also appears to have done so.
·San Antonio, United States
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Another poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in their race for the U.S. Senate
The survey released Tuesday by Texas Southern University’s Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center marks the third consecutive poll showing Talarico, the Democratic candidate, ahead of Paxton, the Republican.
·Houston, United States
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right14Center19Last UpdatedBias Distribution46% Center
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
46% Center
L 20%
C 46%
R 34%
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