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Texas Senate Race Poll Shows Tight Competition Between Paxton and Talarico; Abbott Leads Hinojosa

An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey shows a close U.S. Senate race in Texas, with Ken Paxton at 47% and James Talarico at 46%. In the gubernatorial race, Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinojosa by four points. Key issues for voters include the economy and immigration, with significant opposition to data centers in local communities.

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An Emerson College Polling/Nexstar Media survey shows a close U.S. Senate race in Texas, with Ken Paxton at 47% and James Talarico at 46%. In the gubernatorial race, Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinojosa by four points. Key issues for voters include the economy and immigration, with significant opposition to data centers in local communities.

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Texas 2026 Poll: Paxton and Talarico Deadlocked in U.S. Senate Race; Abbott Leads Hinojosa by Four Points

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Texas Senate Race Poll Shows Tight Competition Between Paxton and Talarico; Abbott Leads Hinojosa