The latest survey has Talarico with a 5 point margin over Paxton. Most polls show Talarico with a slight advantage over Paxton.
Apurva Mahajan
Apurva Mahajan is a data visualization developer focusing on politics and election data. He has reported and worked with data for publications including The Washington Post, The Detroit News, and the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism. Apurva grew up in Maryland and graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, with degrees in journalism and political science.
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Data Centers in Texas
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