Talarico neck and neck with Paxton in new Texas Senate poll

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The Hill's Headlines (PM) - September 16, 2026

The Hill's Headlines (PM) - September 16, 2026

Democrat James Talarico, a state lawmaker, and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton remain deadlocked in the Texas Senate race less than seven weeks out from Election Day, according to a new poll released Thursday. 

The Hill/Emerson College Polling survey found 47 percent of state voters supported Talarico, while 46 percent backed Paxton in this race. 

The Democrat has gained a slight lead over the GOP state attorney general in recent polling. In a Telemundo/Mason-Dixon Polling & Research survey released earlier........

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