Talarico leads Paxton as Texas voters rank affordability top concern, poll finds
A new poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in an upcoming Texas Senate race. This is the only statewide contest in the poll where a Democrat is ahead. Paxton, Texas's Attorney General, is facing warning signs as the race becomes more competitive.
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2 developments- Aug 25James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in new US Senate poll
- Aug 27New poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton by 6 percentage points in Senate race
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