Haven't you yet tired of Trump's hypocrites and bigots who break the very "biblical laws" (i.e. Christian Sharia laws) they are trying to force down the throats of Texans and Americans? Paxton is a serial adulterer and corrupt. If we were to implement his "biblical laws", he should be publicly stoned to death for betraying his own wife, then coveting and fornicating with a married woman.
Rid yourselves of these super-rich elitist crooks and liars who allow themselves what they prohibit others, who claim they are defending the average American when all they are doing is preserve their own positions of power which they use to break the law and conduct their illegal lucrative business. How can you not see that Trump and his cronies continue to lie to you just so you vote for them, then turn around and do whatever suits their own interests, not yours?
In the midterms, vote for Talarico. Dump Paxton.
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Talarico leads Paxton in first Texas Senate poll after GOP runoff
Mateo Rosiles, USA TODAY NETWORK
Fri, May 29, 2026
Just days after Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated Sen. John Cornyn in the Texas Senate Republican runoff, a new poll finds that he is trailing the Democratic challenger, but only narrowly.
A new poll by the Texas Public Opinion Research showed that Democratic candidate state Rep. James Talarico is pulling ahead as Paxton and he vie to become the next senator from Texas in November.
Talarico is trying to become the first Democrat to hold the seat since Sen. Bob Krueger in 1993. Paxton is trying to maintain Republican control of the seat
The poll comes as both campaigns work to consolidate their parties for the November general election.
Talarico leads Paxton within the poll's margin of error
The poll was conducted from May 27 to May 28, polling 1,670 likely general election voters, with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points.
It found Talarico leads Paxton 47% to 44% in the U.S. Senate general election, aided by 72% of moderates and 64% of independents.
Another key finding was that Paxton did not gain prospective voters who voted for Cornyn in the runoff.
Nearly a third — 30% — said they would vote for Talarico, while 44% would vote for Paxton. The remaining 23% are either undecided or say that they will not vote.
Among the GOP runoff voters who plan to support Talarico, 51% cite Paxton's criminality or corruption as their primary reason.
For context, Paxton was indicted on three felony counts of securities fraud in 2015. The case was dismissed in March 2024. Paxton was also impeached by the Texas House in 2023 but was acquitted by the Texas Senate later that year.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - MAY 27: Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico waves to people during a meet-and-greet after a rally at Rich's Houston on May 27, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Talarico held the rally after the primary runoff and to explain his plan on how he will take on Republican nominee Ken Paxton.
Only 10% gave a positive reason for supporting Talarico, with another 10% describing themselves as reluctant voters — supporting Talarico because they see no acceptable alternative. An additional 7% cite Paxton’s alignment with Donald Trump and 5% express broader disillusionment with the Republican Party.
Talarico holds higher favorability than Paxton or Trump
According to the poll, 38% of Texans view Paxton favorably. As the poll noted, he is the second most unpopular major political figure tested after John Cornyn.
When it comes to Trump, 48% of Texans approve of the president.
Talarico, by comparison, is viewed favorably by 47% of Texans.
Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
According to the poll, 38% of Texans view Paxton favorably. As the poll noted, he is the second most unpopular major political figure tested after John Cornyn.
When it comes to Trump, 48% of Texans approve of the president.
Talarico, by comparison, is viewed favorably by 47% of Texans.
Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at an election night watch party held by the Lone Star Liberty PAC at the Dallas/Plano Marriott at Legacy Town Center on May 26, 2026 in Plano, Texas.
Affordability ranks as the top issue for Texas voters
The poll found that Texans rank affordability and the cost of living as their top concern, with 23% of voters citing it as their priority — more than double any other issue.
That is followed by democracy and voting rights at 11%, immigration at 10%, health care and access at 9%, and economic growth and job creation at 7%.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Talarico leads Paxton in Texas Senate poll after Republican runoff
The poll found that Texans rank affordability and the cost of living as their top concern, with 23% of voters citing it as their priority — more than double any other issue.
That is followed by democracy and voting rights at 11%, immigration at 10%, health care and access at 9%, and economic growth and job creation at 7%.
Mateo Rosiles is the Texas Connect reporter for USA TODAY and its regional papers in Texas. Got a news tip for him? Email him at mrosiles@usatodayco.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Talarico leads Paxton in Texas Senate poll after Republican runoff
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