Talarico Has Narrow Poll Edge on Paxton in Texas Senate Race (1)
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A Texas Senate race pits Talarico's narrow poll lead against Paxton — testing whether scandal-scarred incumbents can survive when margins are razor-thin.
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Theory Briefing
- Talarico holds only a narrow polling edge over Paxton, signaling a genuinely competitive Texas Senate race heading into 2026.
- Paxton, a high-profile incumbent with a turbulent political history, remains within striking distance despite the deficit.
- Thin poll margins this far from election day are historically unreliable predictors, leaving the outcome genuinely open.