Democratic candidate James Talarico leads in Texas Senate race polling against potential Republican nominees
A Texas Public Opinion Research poll conducted April 17-20 shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading Republican Sen. John Cornyn 44%-41% and holding an advantage over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in head-to-head matchups for the 2026 U.S. Senate race. Talarico secured the Democratic nomination after defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in a runoff, while Cornyn and Paxton face a May 26 Republican runoff to determine their nominee.
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