Texas Voters Split on Top Races, Oppose Data Centers and Flock-Style Cameras
A new Overton Strategies poll shows Talarico and Paxton tied at 50 percent, underscoring a race Democrats see as a possible flip.
- On Wednesday, an Overton Strategies poll revealed Democrat James Talarico and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton tied at 50 percent each in the Texas Senate race, with the survey of 1,167 likely voters conducted between August 24 and August 26.
- Democrats view the race as a strong opportunity to flip a long-held GOP seat following Paxton's primary victory over incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn, as recent polling suggests a competitive contest in the traditionally Republican state.
- Talarico has challenged Paxton to three televised debates scheduled between September and October, while Federal Election Commission filings show Talarico with over $21 million in cash compared to Paxton's roughly $1.7 million.
- Overton Poll Director Mark Cunningham noted the close Senate race may stem from national backlash against Republicans, a trend also reflected in the gubernatorial contest where Republican Governor Greg Abbott holds a narrow 1.1% lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa.
- Since Lloyd Bentsen in 1988, Texas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate, and many observers remain skeptical that a Democrat can win statewide despite the current polling showing a competitive race.
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A new Overton Insights/Texas Public Policy Foundation poll in Texas finds James Talarico (D) leading Ken Paxton (R) in the U.S. Senate race, 44% to 43%. Texas Senate Race James Talarico (D) 44% Ken Paxton (R) 43% Overton Insights/Texas Public Policy Foundation poll
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