Texas Public Opinion Research (TPOR) conducted a poll from May 27 to May 28, 2026, surveying 1,670 likely voters regarding the upcoming Texas general election for U.S. Senate, Governor, and Attorney General. The poll has a margin of error of ±2.8 percentage points.
The results indicate that Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton by 3 percentage points, with Talarico receiving 47% and Paxton 44%. Among undecided voters, 19% lean toward Paxton, while 17% lean toward Talarico.
The poll highlights that Talarico has significant support among moderate voters, leading by a 57-point margin (72% to 15%). He also leads among independent voters by 43 points (64% to 21%).
Key issues identified by voters include affordability and cost of living, with 23% citing it as their top priority. Voters trust Talarico more than Paxton to address these economic challenges.
In the Governor's race, Greg Abbott leads Gina Hinojosa by 5 points (46% to 41%), while in the Attorney General's race, Mayes Middleton leads Nathan Johnson by 5 points (44% to 39%).
