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Poll featured in Texas Senate Race Coverage
Spectrum News highlighted new polling data from the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University in its coverage of the tightening Republican primary race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn. The Center’s survey showed Paxton leading Cornyn 44% to 39%, with 17% undecided—evidence of a narrowing gap as Cornyn’s campaign activity increases.
Dr. Michael O. Adams, director of the Center, noted that Cornyn’s recent advertising push, pointed critiques of Paxton, and alignment with former President Trump have helped reshape the race. The Center’s poll also measured Democratic dynamics, showing Colin Allred as the current frontrunner, but with former Congressman Beto O’Rourke emerging as a potential game-changing candidate should he enter the race.
The inclusion of the Barbara Jordan Research Center’s findings alongside Emerson College Polling underscores the Center’s growing role in shaping political analysis at both the state and national levels.
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Our Work Referenced in Statewide Political Coverage
Our recent research was referenced in a June 2025 article by The Texas Tribune, which examined early activity around the 2026 Senate and gubernatorial races in Texas. The piece drew on insights from our latest voter analysis, contributing to the broader discussion of political strategy and candidate positioning.
This article was subsequently picked up and syndicated by several major outlets, further amplifying our role in shaping conversations around civic engagement and electoral trends.
To read the full report that informed this coverage, visit our Publications page.
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Texas Tribune — “Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026”
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Barbara Jordan Center Quoted in The Wall Street Journal
Our polling data was recently quoted in a June 2025 article published by The Wall Street Journal, titled “A Nasty Texas Primary Campaign Has Republicans in a Panic”. The article examines early tensions in Texas's 2026 U.S. Senate Republican primary between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
The reporter referenced insights from our most recent voter opinion survey, adding valuable context to the evolving political dynamics shaping this high-profile race.
To read the full findings that informed this national coverage, visit our Publications page.
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Texas Public Radio Quotes Center Director on 2026 Senate Race
On July 1, 2025, Texas Public Radio published an article covering Congressman Colin Allred’s entry into the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas. The article includes commentary from Dr. Michael O. Adams, founding director of the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University.
Dr. Adams provided analysis on the timing and potential impact of Allred’s announcement, referencing the broader field of potential Democratic candidates.
Publication: Texas Public Radio
Date: July 1, 2025
Type: Expert Quoted
Topic: 2026 U.S. Senate RaceQuote:
“I think [Allred] made a strategic decision to be the first mover,” Adams said, “with the clock now ticking for the other three candidates who are likely to enter the race on the Democrat side, and those being [former El Paso Congressman] Beto O’Rourke, Joaquin Castro, Congressman from San Antonio, and state Representative [James] Talarico from Austin, Texas.”
Link to Article: Texas Public Radio — Texas Democrat Colin Allred enters U.S. Senate race to challenge GOP’s John Cornyn or Ken Paxton
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Poll Cited in The Hill Coverage of 2026 Senate Race
On July 1, 2025, The Hill referenced recent polling conducted by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University in its coverage of the 2026 U.S. Senate race in Texas.
The article, which discusses Congressman Colin Allred’s entry into the race, cites voter matchups between Allred and both incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Publication: The Hill
Date: July 1, 2025
Type: Poll Cited
Topic: 2026 U.S. Senate Race – General Election ProjectionsExcerpt:
“A poll released by Texas Southern University last month showed Cornyn leading Allred by 4 points and Paxton leading Allred by 2.”
Link to Article:
The Hill — “Colin Allred joins Texas Senate race”Related Research:
To review the full results of the poll referenced in this coverage, visit our Publications page.
