Democrats lead in Texas Senate, gubernatorial race: Poll

A recent Marist Poll indicates that Texas Democratic candidates James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa are leading their Republican opponents in the upcoming 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, Talarico garnered 50 percent support, while Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) received 44 percent. Four percent of respondents remained undecided, and 2 percent...
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