Texas U.S. Senate Race: Paxton and Talarico in Tight Contest
Multiple polls show a competitive U.S. Senate race in Texas between Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Representative James Talarico. Recent polling indicates varying results, with some surveys showing Talarico with a narrow lead and others showing either a tie or Paxton ahead, less than a month before the election.
Left-leaning outlets emphasize that Talarico is leading in multiple recent polls, including a University of Texas poll showing him ahead 50%-47%, and a Siena College poll with a 48%-44% lead, suggesting momentum for the Democratic candidate.
Center outlets highlight the tightness of the race and note that Talarico is winning over some traditional Republican voters who supported Gov. Greg Abbott, indicating potential shifts in voter preference in the competitive contest.