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Paxton, Talarico deadlocked at 47% in new Texas Senate race poll
USA Today • • nation
Key Points:
- A New York Times/Siena poll shows a tied race in the Texas U.S. Senate contest, with Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico each at 47% among likely voters.
- The poll highlights sharp demographic divides: Paxton leads among men and older voters, while Talarico is favored by women and younger Texans under 44.
- Racial and ethnic support differs significantly, with Paxton favored by 59% of white voters and Talarico supported by 80% of Black voters and 61% of Hispanic voters.
- Voters perceive Paxton as more extreme and having lower character and moral ratings compared to Talarico, according to the poll's character assessments.
- The poll surveyed 656 likely Texas voters between June 19-27, with a margin of error of ±4.5 percentage points, reflecting a highly competitive Senate race ahead of the November midterms.
