Abbott Sidesteps Endorsing in Paxton, Cornyn Senate Race: What Polls Show
Summary
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has decided not to endorse any candidate in the Texas Republican Senate runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The runoff election will take place on May 26, with polls showing a close race and Democratic nominee James Talarico leading both Republicans in some matchups.Key Facts
- Governor Greg Abbott said he will not endorse either John Cornyn or Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP Senate runoff.
- Neither Cornyn nor Paxton won a majority in the March primary, triggering the runoff.
- The runoff election is set for May 26.
- President Donald Trump has not yet endorsed a candidate but said he likes both and may decide soon.
- Polls show Democrat James Talarico leading head-to-head against both Cornyn and Paxton.
- A recent Texas Public Opinion Research poll put Talarico ahead 44% to 41% against Cornyn and 46% to 41% against Paxton.
- Another poll showed Cornyn and Paxton nearly tied among likely Republican voters, with small differences based on gender and ethnicity.
- Other prominent Texas Republicans, including Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Senator Ted Cruz, also remain neutral.
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