New Poll Shows Ken Paxton Leading, While Susan Collins Down
Key Points:
- InsiderAdvantage polling shows tight Senate races in Texas, Kansas, and Maine, with leads fluctuating but within a margin of error of +/-2.83%.
- In Texas, Ken Paxton (R) leads James Talarico (D) 49% to 48%, amid record-breaking spending exceeding $500 million, including a $158 million contribution from Elon Musk to a super PAC supporting Paxton.
- Maine's Sen. Susan Collins (R) trails Troy Jackson (D) 47% to 49%, with Jackson raising significantly more funds but spending heavily, while Collins has nearly $5.4 million cash on hand.
- In Kansas, Sen. Roger Marshall (R) holds a narrow 48% to 47% lead over Adam Hamilton (D), with both parties investing heavily and President Biden planning to campaign for Marshall.
- These competitive races highlight intense financial and political efforts as both parties vie for control of key Senate seats in the upcoming midterm elections.