How James Talarico Polls Compare to Beto O'Rourke in 2018
Summary
Texas Democrat James Talarico is polling closely against Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate. Recent polls show a close contest, with Talarico sometimes leading, which is stronger than the polling for Beto O’Rourke before his 2018 Senate loss.Key Facts
- A University of Texas poll showed Talarico leading Paxton 42% to 39%.
- An Emerson College poll had Paxton slightly ahead at 47% to 46%, a statistical tie.
- Beto O’Rourke lost to Senator Ted Cruz in 2018 by 2.6 points but trailed by about 6.8 points in final polls.
- Texas has not elected a Democratic U.S. Senator since 1988.
- Talarico is a 37-year-old Texas state representative; Paxton is the 51st Texas attorney general.
- President Donald Trump has endorsed Ken Paxton.
- Voters under 50 tend to support Talarico, while those over 50 tend to support Paxton.
- Poll margins of error make the race too close to call definitively at this time.
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