"According to a new poll, Talarico holds a slim lead over Cornyn or Paxton and has a higher favorability rating than both candidates.

The poll also found that Talarico is by far the most favorable candidate. He had a net favorability rating of +6 percentage points.

Cornyn's favorability rating was -28 points, and Paxton's was -24.

Democrats have not won a statewide election in Texas since 1994, but the party is hoping to pick up key seats in the midterm elections.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a military veteran and union leader, won state Senate District 9 by more than 14 percentage points earlier this year, buoying optimism within the party."