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New poll shows Democrat smashing record held for 40 years in red state
AL.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A new CNN/SSRS poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton by six points in the Texas Senate race, marking the strongest Democratic position in nearly 40 years.
- Talarico holds a significant 21-point lead among independent voters, signaling a potential shift in Texas' traditionally Republican-leaning electorate.
- Paxton's low popularity, with a -29 net approval rating and multiple scandals, has contributed to Talarico's strong polling numbers.
- President Trump's unpopularity in Texas, with a -18 net approval rating, further weakens Republican prospects in the state.
- Texas is a crucial battleground that could influence which party controls the U.S. Senate after the November 3 election.
