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Paxton Trails Talarico as Abbott Leads in TPOR Poll

8/28/2026

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  • Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trails Democratic Rep. James Talarico 39% to 42% in the TPOR poll.
  • Republican Governor Greg Abbott leads Democrat Gina Hinojosa 49% to 42% in the same poll.
  • Paxton’s favorability rating is –15 points, while Abbott’s is +2.
  • Paxton’s support fell from 43% in June to 39% in August.
  • Analysts say Paxton’s scandals and low favorability are driving GOP voters toward independents or Democrats.