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Texas Races Tightening Up | Lubbock News
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- Sep 9, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
Texas voters are shifting left, with new poll numbers showing razor-thin races for governor and Senate—and Democrats gaining ground fast. Senatorial candidate James Talarico leads Ken Paxton 48-43, while Governor Greg Abbott and Gina Hinojosa are tied at 47%. A major eight-point swing toward Democrats signals a changing tide, fueled by growing disapproval of Paxton and rising favorability for Talarico—especially among Hispanic voters. Conducted in late August through early September with 1,000 respondents, the poll also links voter shifts to perceptions of former President Trump’s actions. As Republicans prep for their convention, these tight contests could reshape Texas politics. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ace713f2feb9cad9