Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Fox News poll
Democratic Texas Senate candidate James Talarico appears to be winning support from a sizable bloc of Republican voters, according to a new Fox News poll released Thursday. The survey found Talarico leading Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) 51 percent to 48 percent among voters — an encouraging sign for Democrats, who haven’t won a statewide...
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A Fox News poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race. Talarico has 51% support while Paxton has 48%. The poll says Talarico is gaining support from some Republican voters. This is a rare lead for a Democrat in a statewide Texas race.
Why it matters
It indicates a shift in voter attitudes in a traditionally Republican state. Such a change could affect the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.
- Who is leading in the Texas Senate race according to the poll?
- James Talarico leads Ken Paxton by 3 points.
- What percentages did the poll give each candidate?
- Talarico received 51% and Paxton received 48%.
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Here's how each outlet is covering the story — compare their headlines and timing at a glance.
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Talarico leads Paxton by 3 points in Texas Senate race: Fox News poll
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