Ken Paxton holds slim lead over John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary poll
Updated
Updated · Bloomberg · May 5
Ken Paxton holds slim lead over John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary poll
11 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · May 5
The University of Houston Hobby School survey put the Texas attorney general ahead 48% to 45% among likely Republican voters before the May 26 runoff.
Paxton's advantage is close to the poll's 2.8-point margin of error, highlighting an exceptionally tight contest with incumbent Senator Cornyn as the bitter primary nears its end.
The poll suggests the race remains highly competitive, with little separating the candidates and the runoff likely to determine the Republican nominee for a Texas Senate seat.
Why might a candidate's massive fundraising advantage fail to secure a lead in this high-stakes primary race?