Democratic candidate James Talarico has taken a five-point lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for the U.S. Senate, according to a new survey released Friday.
The poll, conducted by Texas Public Opinion Research (TPOR), found Talarico with 49% support among voters, compared to Paxton’s 44%. The results come approximately one month before the November midterm elections, marking a significant shift in the competitive Texas Senate contest.
With the election approaching, the polling data highlights the growing gap between the two candidates as both campaigns ramp up their final pushes to secure voter turnout.
Finally, some movement in the Senate race. Let’s see how this holds up as Election Day approaches.
Paxton has weathered scandals before. Don’t count him out just because one poll shows a deficit.
One month out and the polls are tightening? I hope my vote actually counts in a swing state like this.
Texas Public Opinion Research has historically leaned Democratic, but five points is still a notable margin at this stage.
Is this the first major poll showing a real gap? Paxton’s legal issues might be catching up to him.