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Independents Back Talarico 58% Over Trump-Endorsed Paxton

6/30/2026

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A June 19-27 poll shows independent Texas voters favor Rep. James Talarico (D) 58% to Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) 31%.
The same survey finds both candidates at 47% support among likely Texas voters.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton and mocked Talarico with the nickname ‘Alfred E. Neuman.’
Talarico condemned the campaign tone, saying voters are tired of ‘politics as professional wrestling.’

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A June 19-27 poll shows independent Texas voters favor Rep. James Talarico (D) 58% to Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) 31%.
The same survey finds both candidates at 47% support among likely Texas voters.
President Donald Trump endorsed Paxton and mocked Talarico with the nickname ‘Alfred E. Neuman.’
Talarico condemned the campaign tone, saying voters are tired of ‘politics as professional wrestling.’