Texas Republicans Face ‘Generational Wipeout’ Amid Disastrous Polls
Summary
Recent polls show Democrats leading or close to Republicans in key Texas races, including the U.S. Senate and governor races. These results come as the Texas Republican Party faces internal divisions and public controversies.Key Facts
- A Siena College/ReconMR poll shows Democrat James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton 49% to 43% in the Senate race.
- The same poll shows Democrat Gina Hinojosa leading Republican Governor Greg Abbott 49% to 45%.
- Another poll from Emerson College/Nexstar shows a closer Senate race: Talarico 47%, Paxton 46%, and Abbott leading Hinojosa 49% to 46%.
- Polls suggest Democrats are also slightly ahead in the lieutenant governor race.
- Republican strategist Brendan Steinhauser said the Texas GOP is trying hard to avoid historic losses.
- Internal conflicts and racist replies followed a Texas Republican Party convention photo and comments by a Republican Railroad Commission nominee.
- Independent voters show strong support for Democrats in these races.
- The margin of error is about 3 to 4 percentage points, meaning results could still change.
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