New polling shows a statistical tie between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, while Greg Abbott leads the gubernatorial contest.
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01Summary
- 01Emerson College Polling and The Hill poll shows Talarico at 48% and Paxton at 46% among likely voters.
- 02The result is within the poll's margin of error, making the race a dead heat.
- 03Governor Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger in the same poll, though specific numbers are not provided in the description.
- 04The Texas Senate race is one of the most closely watched contests this cycle.
02Why it matters
This polling indicates a highly competitive Senate race in Texas, which could shift the balance of power in Congress and affect national policy on key issues.
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