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Primary Races and Political Polls

Updated 2026-08-04 11:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

Key primary races are taking place in Michigan, Missouri, and South Carolina. Additionally, a new Texas Senate poll shows Ken Paxton trailing by two points.

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The Hill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, is trailing Democrat James Talarico by two points in new polling of the closely watched race. A survey from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University found Tal
2026-08-04 09:00 UTC
The Hill
In today's issue: ▪ Key primaries in Michigan, Missouri ▪ South Carolina Senate GOP debate ▪ First deaths from cyclospora outbreak ▪ Jeanine Pirro on the rocks Voters are heading to the polls today in five states around the country, with key primary contests that will help determine the direction of
2026-08-04 10:59 UTC
The Hill
I have spent much of my life going back and forth between San Francisco and Los Angeles. One is my hometown. The other has been my home for many chapters of my life. I love them both, and for decades their fortunes have felt intertwined. Together, they have shaped how much of the world sees...
2026-08-04 11:00 UTC
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