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New poll gives Talarico slight lead over Paxton, shows governor’s race tied
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Steven Ardary , as published by FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News
· July 31, 2026
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Key takeaway Democratic candidate James Talarico has a narrow edge over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton.
A recent poll from FOX News indicates a tight contest in a Senate race. Democratic candidate James Talarico has a narrow edge over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Senate race is extremely close, with the outcome still uncertain as the November election approaches.
Details of the poll are available from FOX News. Further information about the poll and its findings can be found through the original source, providing more insight into the current state of the Senate race and the governor's race, which is also reportedly tied.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - News Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A recent poll from FOX News indicates a tight contest in a Senate race. Democratic candidate James Talarico has a narrow edge over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Senate race is extremely…
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