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Poll: Abbott leads in governor race; Talarico ahead of Paxton for U.S. Senate

University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll finds Gov. Greg Abbott leading his reelection bid while state Rep. James Talarico leads Attorney General Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.

Published Aug 26, 2026, 9:29 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll shows Gov. Greg Abbott remains ahead in his reelection campaign. The same poll finds state Rep. James Talarico trailing Attorney General Ken Paxton in name recognition but currently ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate matchup.