The latest University of Texas / Texas Politics Project Poll finds Democratic candidates with narrow advantages within the poll's margin of error among likely voters in most statewide races. Economic concerns remain high and front-of-mind for voters.
Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of each of the following: Dan Patrick."
Respondents were asked, "If the 2026 election for Lieutenant Governor were held today, and the candidates were Dan Patrick and Vikki Goodwin, who would you vote for, or haven’t you thought enough about it to have an opinion?"
The August 2026 University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll finds 42% of Texas voters preferring Democrat James Talarico and 39% planning to vote for Republican Ken Paxton in the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott led Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa 45%-40%, as Texans continue to voice reservations about data centers and express intense concern about prices.
Respondents were asked, "If the 2026 election for Lieutenant Governor were held today, and the candidates were Dan Patrick and Vikki Goodwin, who would you vote for, or haven’t you thought enough about it to have an opinion?"
Respondents were asked, "Please tell us whether you have a very favorable, somewhat favorable, neither favorable nor unfavorable, somewhat unfavorable, or very unfavorable opinion of each of the following: Dan Patrick."
The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project Poll finds a very tight race in the election for the U.S. Senate, Texas voters largely opposed to building data centers in their communities, and continuing concern about prices and the economy.
