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Ken Paxton Falling Further Behind Talarico In Texas Senate Poll

Ken Paxton Falling Further Behind Talarico In Texas Senate Poll

Summary

A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, with Talarico at 45% and Paxton at 40%. Paxton, who is endorsed by President Donald Trump, faces challenges as Talarico leads among key independent and moderate voters.

Key Facts

  • Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points (45% to 40%) in the latest Texas Public Opinion Research poll.
  • Paxton is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
  • The poll shows Talarico ahead by 20 points among independent voters and by 34 points among moderates.
  • Affordability and cost of living are top issues, with voters trusting Talarico more on these topics.
  • The race is important as Texas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate in many years.
  • Paxton’s campaign criticized the poll’s creator, who has ties to the Democratic Party, and accused media of bias.
  • The margin of error in the poll is ±3.4 percentage points, indicating the race could still change.
  • Poll averages from other sources also show a close contest, with Talarico generally slightly ahead.
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