Here’s the latest on James Talarico in Texas Senate polling, based on recent public reports:
- Emerson College poll (January 2026): Talarico led Crockett 47% to 38% with 15% undecided among likely Democratic voters in Texas, signaling a momentum shift ahead of the March 3 primary. This poll showed a strong surge for Talarico among Latino and white voters, while Crockett held a solid margin with Black voters. [source: Texas Tribune / Emerson poll coverage, Jan 14-15, 2026]cite:
- Houston-area and other polls in early 2026: Subsequent polls suggested Talarico remained competitive, with some surveys indicating he trailed Crockett in the immediate runoff context, illustrating a tight race within the Democratic primary. The exact margins varied by poll and date, reflecting dynamic voter sentiment as early voting approached. [sources: Texas Tribune recap and local reporting; various outlets, Feb–Mar 2026]cite:
- March–April 2026 updates: Newer polls in April 2026 reported Talarico showing potential in general-election matchups against Republican incumbents/candidates (Cornyn or Paxton) in hypothetical head-to-heads, though margins were narrow and dependent on turnout and voter alignment. Polls cited include national outlets and Texas-focused outlets tracking general-election viability. [sources: Newsweek April 28, 2026; PPP/other polling summaries cited by media]cite:
If you’d like, I can pull the latest available numbers from specific polls (with dates, sample sizes, and margins) and summarize how Talarico’s standing has evolved over time, including head-to-head matchups against Cornyn and Paxton.
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The survey signals a dramatic momentum shift with the primary just weeks away.
www.chron.comSome very good news today out of Texas courtesy of PPP’s latest poll on behalf of the Senate Majority PAC: Click here for the full results. By the way, here are few other reasons to be very optimistic…
www.dailykos.comWith one week left before early voting begins in the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary, candidate James Talarico is portraying himself as the underdog, saying he is "going up against billionaire megadonors" and "the establishment in both political parties." The latest poll shows Talarico trailing Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett by 8 percentage points, but Talarico says he has attracted over 13,000 volunteers across the state to help get his supporters to the polls.
nationaltoday.comA former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats' strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.
www.texastribune.orgFormer teacher and Presbyterian seminarian James Talarico joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the Democratic primary for Texas Senate seat held by John Cornyn.
www.foxnews.comTexas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.
www.texastribune.orgCrockett had higher name recognition and an overwhelming edge among Black voters, while Talarico kept the margin to single digits through greater support among white and Latino voters.
www.texastribune.org"We're going up against billionaire megadonors. We're going up against the establishment in both political parties."
www.cbsnews.comThe new poll signals the Democratic senate candidate has a shot at fulfilling his party's pipe dream of flipping Texas.
www.newsweek.comDemocrat James Talarico will face either Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton or Senator John Cornyn in a November Senate election in Texas.
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