JUSTTHENEWS (Nicholas Ballasy) - Paxton leading Cornyn in US Senate race, Talarico ahead of both, poll shows
The Impact Research poll shows Paxton leading Cornyn 53% to 37% and both candidates slightly behind Democrat Talarico
The Impact Research poll shows Paxton leading Cornyn 53% to 37% and both candidates slightly behind Democrat Talarico
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A new poll indicates Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has a strong lead in the Republican U.S. Senate runoff against Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), and is better placed to defeat Democrat nominee James Talarico.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, and James Talarico.WHEN & WHERE: March 20, 2026, in Texas.KEY QUOTE: […] The post DATA: Paxton Much More Popular Than Cornyn Among Republicans, Better Placed to Defeat Talarico. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A new poll indicates Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has a strong lead in the Republican U.S. Senate runoff against Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), and is better placed to defeat Democrat nominee James Talarico. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Ken Paxton, John Cornyn, and James Talarico. WHEN & WHERE: March 20, 2026, in Texas. KEY QUOTE: “Likely Republican primary voters strongly prefer Paxton over Cornyn.” – Impact Research poll memo IMPACT: If he prevails over Cornyn in the primary, Paxton’s strong base appeal could drive Republican turnout in a closely contested general election . IN FULL A new poll of likely voters in Texas for the 2026 election cycle indicates that state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) is…Open
Voters in the state’s 4th, 17th and 18th Congressional districts seem to be on board, according to polling conducted by Impact Research earlier this month.