Democrats lead in Texas Senate, governor race polling
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Texas Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa are leading their respective Senate and gubernatorial races over Republican opponents according to recent polling. Talarico holds 50% support compared to Ken Paxton's 44%, indicating competitive races heading into the 2026 midterm elections.
A new poll shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico and gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading their Republican opponents ahead of the 2026 midterm elections in November. In the Marist Poll Texas, Talarico garnered 50 percent support, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) received 44 percent. Four percent remained undecided and 2 percent chose…