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Another poll shows James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in their race for the U.S. Senate
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Andrew Schneider , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The findings come from a research center at Texas Southern University.
A recent survey indicates a lead for James Talarico over Ken Paxton. This development is notable as it reflects a consistent trend. The findings come from a research center at Texas Southern University.
Details of the survey's methodology and results are available from the university's public policy research center. In Houston , voters may be interested to learn more about this development, which marks a third consecutive instance of Talarico being ahead. For further information, readers can consult the original source.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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