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Texas Senate Primary: O'Rourke, Cornyn Lead Amid Voter Uncertainty

9/13/2025

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Texas voters are uncertain about their choices for the 2026 U.S. Senate primary, with many still undecided.
A survey by Texas Public Opinion Research, conducted from August 27 to August 29, included 843 voters.
Former congressman Beto O'Rourke leads Democrats with 27% support, followed closely by U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett at 26%.
Current candidates Colin Allred and James Talarico received 13% and 7%, respectively.
On the Republican side, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn leads Ken Paxton 32% to 26%, with 18% of Democrats and 29% of Republicans undecided.

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Story summary

Texas voters are uncertain about their choices for the 2026 U.S. Senate primary, with many still undecided.
A survey by Texas Public Opinion Research, conducted from August 27 to August 29, included 843 voters.
Former congressman Beto O'Rourke leads Democrats with 27% support, followed closely by U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett at 26%.
Current candidates Colin Allred and James Talarico received 13% and 7%, respectively.
On the Republican side, incumbent Sen. John Cornyn leads Ken Paxton 32% to 26%, with 18% of Democrats and 29% of Republicans undecided.