Recent polling reveals razor-thin margins in Texas’s high-stakes Senate and governor races, with the Democratic candidate for Senate holding a narrow advantage over the Republican incumbent attorney general. Three surveys released over the past two days indicate a fiercely competitive contest, as the Democratic challenger edges out the Republican in the closely watched Senate matchup. The latest data from the University of Texas-affiliated Texas Politics Project further underscores the race’s volatility, though the margin remains within the poll’s margin of error. With control of the Senate hanging in the balance, the outcome could hinge on shifting voter priorities in the final stretch.
New polls show tight contests in Texas in the race for U.S. Senate and governor. Three polls released Tuesday and Wednesday show state Rep. James Talarico (D) leading Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) in the closely watched Texas Senate race. The Texas Politics Project (TPP) at the University of Texas found Talarico leading Paxton...