Texas Senate 2026 Polls Show Tight GOP Primary
March 13, 2026·21 days ago·via The New York Times

New Emerson College polling reveals Rep. James Talarico leading Democrat Jasmine Crockett 47% to 38% in the Texas Senate primary, with strong Hispanic and white support for Talarico while Black voters back Crockett. On the GOP side, AG Ken Paxton edges Sen. John Cornyn 27% to 26%, with Rep. Wesley Hunt at 16% and 29% undecided, setting up a likely runoff. General election hypotheticals show Cornyn beating Talarico 47%-44%, Paxton tying him at 46%, and Hunt winning 47%-44%. Read more about this...