A new poll shows Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico leading his Republican opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, by roughly four points in the closely watched race for an upper chamber seat. The BIG DATA POLL survey indicates Talarico has the support of 43.6 percent of respondents, though the full breakdown of voter preferences and key demographics remains unclear. The results suggest a competitive contest in Texas, where control of the Senate could hinge on tight margins. Readers interested in the shifting dynamics of the state’s political landscape may want to explore how this polling data fits into broader trends ahead of the election.


Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is ahead of his Republican opponent Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for an upper chamber seat in the Lone Star State by about 4 points, according to a new poll. In the BIG DATA POLL survey, 43.6 percent of respondents said they would back Talarico if...