A recent poll conducted by the Texas Pulse indicates that Texas state Representative James Talarico (D) has a 3-point lead over state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the upcoming Senate race. The survey, released on June 9, 2026, found that 47 percent of the 807 respondents indicated they would vote for Talarico if the election were held today.
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Poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race
A poll by Texas Pulse shows that James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by 3 points in the Texas Senate race. The survey, conducted with 807 respondents, indicates that 47 percent would vote for Talarico.
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Poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race