Talarico edges Paxton in Texas Senate poll, within margin of error
The race is getting attention across the country, and campaign spending between the two candidates is on pace to be very large.
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What happened
Democrat James Talarico holds a slight lead over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race in Texas, according to a UH Hobby School of Public Affairs survey. Talarico leads by two percentage points among likely voters, a gap within the margin of error. The contest is hotly contested, with total ad spending topping $500 million.
Why it matters
The Senate race is the biggest story in Texas politics and is drawing nationwide attention. It is also a test of Republicans' hold on Texas voters amid Trump's immigration crackdown.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 7:00 PM ET: The Senate race between Talarico and Paxton is named the biggest story in Texas politics, drawing nationwide attention.
- Oct 18, 6:00 AM ET: Total ad spending in the hotly contested race tops $500 million.
- Oct 19, 12:00 AM ET: A UH Hobby School of Public Affairs survey shows Talarico ahead of Paxton by two points among likely voters, just within the margin of error.
Coverage
- Talarico holds slight edge over Paxton in U.S. Senate race on cusp of election, poll shows (houstonpublicmedia.org)
- Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on Texas voters (Los Angeles Times)
- State of Texas: Tight races test voters, parties and a new political map (Dylan McKim)
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