Democrats Within Striking Distance of Defeating GOP to Flip Texas—New Poll
Summary
A new poll shows Texas could have very close races this November for key statewide offices. The Republican hold on Texas faces challenges in the Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, and in the governor’s race between Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa.Key Facts
- Texas has not elected a Democrat to statewide office since 1994.
- The Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico is currently very close.
- The governor’s race between Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa is also tight.
- Greg Abbott, allied with President Donald Trump, seeks a fourth term as governor.
- Democrats see Texas as a possible swing state due to population changes and national political trends.
- Ken Paxton is Texas attorney general and has faced legal issues.
- James Talarico is a state representative and former middle school teacher.
- Experts caution that despite the close polls, Democrats have not won statewide Texas races in decades.
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