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Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Summary by The Bellaire Editorial Desk Gabby Birenbaum, Texas Tribune , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· July 28, 2026
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Key takeaway The results show Talarico ahead of Paxton by 5 points.
S. Senate race. The results show Talarico ahead of Paxton by 5 points.
The poll reveals some notable trends among different voter groups. Talarico has a strong lead among independent voters. Additionally, the poll indicates that Talarico is also ahead among non-college-educated voters, a group that has traditionally supported Republican candidates.
Further details about the poll and its findings can be found through Houston Public Media, a local source for news and information in the Bellaire area.
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Category: government Published: July 28, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A new poll has been released regarding Texas' U.S. Senate race. The results show Talarico ahead of Paxton by 5 points. The poll reveals some notable trends among different voter groups. Talarico has…
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