Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race post-runoff poll
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico holds a 3-point lead over Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a new Texas Senate race poll, with 47% support compared to Paxton's 44%. The poll from Texas Public Opinion Research surveyed likely general election voters in the state.
Key Points
- Talarico maintains a narrow 3-point advantage over Paxton in head-to-head matchup
- Poll reflects likely general election voters, suggesting competitive race in November
- Texas Senate race emerging as potential competitive contest in traditionally Republican state