Texas Democrat Talarico Has Edge on Republicans in Senate Race

Texas Democrat James Talarico holds leads over both Republicans vying for the competitive US Senate seat, reflecting voters’ surging concerns about the cost of living and dimming views of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy, according to a new poll by the University of Texas.

The poll comes one month before Senator John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton vie for the Republican nomination in a hard-fought run-off election that has prolonged Republican infighting in the state.

State Representative James Talarico speaks during a Texas primary election night event in Austin on March 4.

Photographer: Jordan Vonderhaar/Bloomberg

Trump repeatedly dangled his endorsement in the race but has yet to weigh in despite numerous attempts by ...