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Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas' U.S. Senate race
Summary by Spring Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabby Birenbaum, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The results show Talarico leading Paxton by 5 points.
S. Senate race. The results show Talarico leading Paxton by 5 points.
The poll reveals some notable trends among certain groups of voters. Talarico has a strong lead among independents. Additionally, the Democrat has an edge with non-college-educated voters, a group that has typically favored Republicans.
Further details about the poll and its findings can be found through Houston Public Media, based in Spring , TX.
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Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? A new poll has been released regarding Texas' U.S. Senate race. The results show Talarico leading Paxton by 5 points. The poll reveals some notable trends among certain groups of voters. Talarico has…
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