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Senate poll finds Texas Democrats more energized as Talarico leads Paxton
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· August 25, 2026
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State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting.
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Key points James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting. More News Today’s briefing Local events
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