Summary
A new poll shows Republican Ken Paxton leading over Senator John Cornyn in the Texas GOP primary. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stands a better chance against Paxton than Cornyn, according to polling data. The poll results could impact the upcoming Senate race in which Democrats aim to flip the Texas seat.
Key Facts
- James Talarico is the Democratic Senate candidate in Texas.
- A recent poll shows Ken Paxton leading John Cornyn by 7 percentage points in the GOP primary.
- Talarico fares better against Paxton than Cornyn in potential election matchups.
- Texas has not elected a Democratic Senator since 1988.
- Democrats need to flip four Republican Senate seats to regain control.
- Polls indicate a tight general election race between Talarico and either Paxton or Cornyn.
- The poll surveyed 1,218 likely Republican primary voters, with nearly 90% certain to vote in the runoff.
- President Donald Trump commented on the Texas Senate race, highlighting its importance to the Republican Party.
