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James Talarico continues to edge out Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
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· August 25, 2026
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Key points One candidate has 42 percent support, while the other has 39 percent. Further information about the survey can be found through the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project, which conducted the poll among registered voters.
A recent survey indicates a tight contest between two candidates. Registered voters were asked about their preferences in a hypothetical election. The results show a slight advantage for one contender.
Details of the poll reveal a difference of a few percentage points between the two candidates. One candidate has 42 percent support, while the other has 39 percent.
Further information about the survey can be found through the University of Texas/Texas Politics Project, which conducted the poll among registered voters.
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Category: government Published: August 25, 2026 Source: Denton Record-Chronicle Reading time: 1 min
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