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Texas 2026 Poll Shows Talarico and Paxton in Close Race, Abbott Leads Hinojosa

A recent poll by Emerson College and Nexstar Media shows Democrat James Talarico at 47% support and Republican Ken Paxton at 46%, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percent. In the gubernatorial race, incumbent Greg Abbott leads with 49% against Democrat Gina Hinojosa at 46%. The economy remains the top issue for Texas voters.

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A recent poll by Emerson College and Nexstar Media shows Democrat James Talarico at 47% support and Republican Ken Paxton at 46%, with a margin of error of +/- 3 percent. In the gubernatorial race, incumbent Greg Abbott leads with 49% against Democrat Gina Hinojosa at 46%. The economy remains the top issue for Texas voters.

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Texas 2026 Poll: Talarico and Paxton in Dead Heat, Abbott Maintains Edge

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Texas 2026 Poll Shows Talarico and Paxton in Close Race, Abbott Leads Hinojosa