John Cornyn vs. Ken Paxton Chances of Beating James Talarico in Texas—Polls
A recent poll shows Democratic candidate James Talarico leading both potential Republican opponents, John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, in the race for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas. Talarico holds a slight advantage in head-to-head matchups, with higher favorability ratings and support among moderate and independent voters. While some polls show a competitive race, others indicate a tighter contest, reflecting uncertainty ahead of the November election.
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By Mandy TaheriPolitics and Culture ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Democrat James Talarico got another boost in his bid to turn Texas blue, with a new poll showing him ahead of both potential Republican opponents, Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The poll comes a little more than six months before Texas voters decide whether to elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate for the first time since Lloyd Bentsen won reelection in 1988. Democrats have long fallen short in statewide races in the Lone Star State.
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