James Talarico leads Cornyn and Paxton in Texas Senate poll

14 articles · Updated · The Guardian · Apr 28

A TPOR survey of 1,018 likely voters shows Talarico ahead by 3 points over Cornyn and 5 points over Paxton.
Talarico’s advantage is driven by strong support from Black, Latino, college-educated, moderate, and independent voters across Texas.
Cornyn and Paxton face a primary runoff on May 26, with Trump withholding endorsement; Democrats need four Senate seats to regain control in November’s midterms.

How does a non-endorsement from a major political figure influence a primary race?

How might record-breaking primary spending impact the eventual nominee's general election resources?

How do voters weigh a candidate's past ethical issues against their policy positions?

What alternatives to low-turnout runoff elections could better reflect voter preferences?

Can a candidate’s large social media following effectively translate into voter turnout?

How do migration patterns and demographic changes actually affect a state's political landscape?