Polls show Democrats slightly ahead in Texas Senate race
Surveys released this week put state Representative James Talarico, a Democrat, narrowly in front in a tight contest.
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What happened
Three new polls released Tuesday and Wednesday show state Rep. James Talarico leading in a close contest. A University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll also shows Democrats holding slim leads in the U.S. Senate race and most statewide races.
Why it matters
The reports describe the contests for U.S. Senate and governor in Texas as tight.
Timeline
- Tuesday and Wednesday: Three new polls are released showing state Rep. James Talarico with a slight lead.
- Oct 14, 9:21 PM ET: A new University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Democrats with slim leads in the Senate race and most statewide races.
Coverage
- New poll shows Democrats ahead in most statewide races (ksat.com)
- In Texas, 3 new polls show Talarico with slight lead (The Hill)
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