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New Texas Senate poll shows Talarico ahead of Paxton
usatoday.com • • nation
Key Points:
- A new September 13 SoCal Strategies poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 50% to 45% in the Texas Senate race, reversing a June poll where Paxton led by 2 points.
- Talarico's support has increased significantly among independents, Republicans, Hispanic voters, and young voters aged 18-29, while Paxton maintains a lead among white voters.
- The poll indicates some uncertainty among Republican voters, with 6% of Trump supporters undecided compared to only 1% of Harris voters, suggesting Paxton needs to secure nearly all undecided Republicans and sway some currently Republican-leaning voters.
- Recent polls from early September and August consistently show a competitive race with Talarico holding a narrow but steady lead or the race within single digits.
- The Texas Senate election is set for November 3, with polling trends indicating a tightening contest as the campaign progresses.
