James Talarico Sees 28-Point Swing in Texas Trump Stronghold: Private Poll
Summary
A private poll shows Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico leading Republican Ken Paxton by 11 points in Texas State Senate District 9, a big change from President Donald Trump’s 2024 performance in the area. This shift indicates a possible challenge for Republicans, as Talarico’s lead follows other polls showing similar trends in this district.Key Facts
- James Talarico is running for Texas State Senate District 9 as a Democrat.
- A private Republican poll shows Talarico with 52% support, Paxton with 41%.
- President Trump won this district by 17 points in the 2024 presidential election.
- The poll reveals a 28-point swing away from Republicans compared to Trump’s numbers.
- Texas State Senate District 9 covers parts of Tarrant County, including much of Fort Worth.
- This district saw a Democratic upset earlier in 2024 when Taylor Rehmet won a special election.
- Other recent polls show Talarico leading or narrowly ahead of Paxton.
- Paxton received $5 million recently from the pro-Trump group MAGA Inc. and was impeached in 2023 but acquitted.
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