Paxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll
The two candidates in the Texas Senate race are neck-and-neck less than three months out from the midterm election, according to a new poll released on Thursday.
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What happenedThe two candidates in the Texas Senate race are neck-and-neck less than three months out from the midterm election, according to a new poll released on Thursday.
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CenterPaxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll
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Paxton, Talarico locked in dead heat for Texas Senate: Poll
The two candidates in the Texas Senate race are neck-and-neck less than three months out from the midterm election, according to a new poll released on Thursday.
