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Ken Paxton and James Talarico are neck and neck in U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
By Kayla Guo, Texas Tribune at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
The vast majority of Republicans indicated they had moved on from the bitter GOP primary and now support Paxton. Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates.
Key takeaway Talarico had commanding leads among independents and moderates.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In the Houston area, where Piney Point Village is located, the U.S. Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico will likely have significant implications for local governance. With Paxton garnering strong support from Republicans and Talarico leading among independents and moderates, the outcome of this election could influence the balance of power in Harris County. As voters in Piney Point Village consider their choices, they may be weighing how each candidate's platform aligns with their priorities on issues like transportation, public safety, and education, all of which are critical to the daily lives of residents in this community. The fact that Republicans have largely coalesced behind Paxton after a contentious primary suggests that his campaign will likely focus on turning out base voters in areas like Piney Point Village, while Talarico may seek to build on his support among independents and moderates to gain an edge.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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