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Democrats lead in Texas Senate, governor race polling

Democrats lead in Texas Senate, governor race polling

Summary

A recent poll shows Democratic candidates James Talarico for Senate and Gina Hinojosa for governor leading their Republican opponents in Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Talarico is at 50 percent support, while the current Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, has 44 percent.

Key Facts

  • James Talarico is the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.
  • Gina Hinojosa is the Democratic candidate for Texas governor.
  • Ken Paxton, a Republican, is the current Texas Attorney General and running for Senate.
  • The poll used is the Marist Poll Texas.
  • Talarico holds 50 percent support in the poll.
  • Paxton has 44 percent support according to the poll.
  • 4 percent of respondents are undecided.
  • 2 percent of respondents chose other options or did not answer.
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