In the gubernatorial contest, Governor Greg Abbott leads challenger Gina Hinojosa 48.9% to 44.4% among likely voters when leaners are pushed, or 47.1% to 43.5% otherwise. Republicans also lead Democrats 48.8% to 43.1% on a generic congressional ballot in these statewide races, which may determine control of the U.S. Senate.
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Talarico Leads Paxton in Narrow Texas Senate Poll
US Politics23 days ago
The race for a U.S. Senate seat in Texas is leaning toward Democrat James Talarico, who holds 44.6% of likely voters compared to Republican Ken Paxton's 41.6% in a Big Data Poll conducted Sept. 24-26. Talarico's advantage grows to 46.8% against 44.9% when undecided leaners are pushed, although Paxton holds a marginal edge of 46.7% to 46.5% among those voters who are most certain to vote.
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