A new poll from Texas Public Opinion Research indicates that Democratic candidate James Talarico has a 3-point lead over Republican opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas governor's race. The poll, released on May 29, 2026, shows that 47% of likely general election voters support Talarico, while 44% support Paxton.
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Poll shows Talarico leading Paxton by 3 points in Texas governor’s race
A recent poll reveals that James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for governor in Texas, is leading Republican Ken Paxton by 3 percentage points. The poll indicates that 47% of likely voters favor Talarico compared to 44% for Paxton.
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