Nexstar-Emerson poll finds close Texas Senate and governor races
A Nexstar Media-Emerson College poll put Democrat James Talarico at 47% and Republican Ken Paxton at 46% in the Texas Senate race, while Gov. Greg Abbott led Gina Hinojosa by three points.
A new Nexstar Media and Emerson College poll found narrow margins in Texas's major statewide races as early voting approaches. Democrat James Talarico had 47% support and Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton had 46% in the Senate contest.
In the governor's race, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott led Democratic nominee Gina Hinojosa by three percentage points, according to the poll.