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Another poll suggests James Talarico could beat Ken Paxton in Texas
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton 48% to 44% in a recent poll for the U.S. Senate race in Texas, though his lead has slightly decreased since September.
- Talarico aims to become the first Democrat to win a statewide race in Texas since 1994, a year marked by Democratic losses including Governor Ann Richards' re-election defeat.
- The Nov. 3 election approaches amid growing ethical scrutiny of Paxton's conduct as the state's top law enforcement official.
- Polls show Talarico enjoys stronger support among Democrats and independents, who favor him over Paxton by a two-to-one margin, while Paxton maintains more support in rural areas.
- Talarico leads Paxton significantly in urban centers like Austin and San Antonio, highlighting a geographic divide in voter preferences.
