New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race

A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate in Texas, less than two months before Election Day. Talarico is a state representative running as the Democratic nominee. He is working to build support among Black voters in Texas, holding town halls to connect with voters in that community.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· 21d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

NBC NewsLean Left· 23d ago

Texas poll: James Talarico holds a narrow advantage for Senate while Greg Abbott leads for governor

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The HillCenter· 20d ago

Democrats lead in Texas Senate, gubernatorial race: Poll

Fox7 AustinCenter· 21d ago

New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race

WTOP Washington DCCenter· 21d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort WorthLean Left· 21d ago

Talarico works to reach Black voters in bid to win US Senate seat as TX Democrat

Fox7 AustinCenter· 22d ago

2026 Election: New poll shows movement in several top Texas races

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Breitbart NewsRight· 21d ago

Poll: James Talarico Leading Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race

MyNorthwestLean Right· 21d ago· ran in 3 outlets

Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

Revolver NewsRight· 24d ago

New poll signals movement in Talarico vs Paxton Texas Senate race…

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2 developments
  1. Sep 20Talarico, Abbott lead races in new statewide poll
  2. Sep 23Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas

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