Talarico holds slight edge over Paxton in U.S. Senate race on cusp of election, poll shows

A community story from Texas, reported by Houston Pub Media.

Community · Texas · October 19, 2026

From Houston Pub Media

The latest survey by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton by two percentage points among likely voters, just within the margin of error.

Reported by Houston Pub Media, October 19, 2026. Read the full story at Houston Pub Media →

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