James Henson and Josh Blank look at the trial ballot results in the U.S. Senate contest in Texas as well as for other statewide races in the latest UT/Texas Politics Project Poll. Listener warning: it gets a little wonky. This episode was recorded by Scott Leben and mixed by Brianna Padron.
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, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? Immigration and border security."
Respondents were asked, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? Voting and elections."
Respondents were asked, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? Moral values."
Respondents were asked, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? National security."
Respondents were asked, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? Political corruption."
Respondents were asked, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? Public Safety."
Respondents were asked, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? Taxes."
Respondents were asked, "Which candidate for United States Senate, Ken Paxton or James Talarico, do you trust to do a better job on the following issues? The cost of living."
