December 14, 2017      11:27 AM

Poll promoted by Democratic challenger shows Paxton starts under 50 percent in reelection bid

Paxton starts with a 46 to 40 percent lead, but when undecides are asked which way they lean Paxton is back up to 50 percent, per this poll

Justin Nelson, the little-known Democratic candidate running against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Thursday released a poll showing the incumbent under 50 percent.

“A poll of likely voters shows that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton starts his re-election bid in a weak position and his indictment presents a significant vulnerability that Democrats can capitalize on,” said the pollsters at GBA Strategies.

“In a simulated campaign where voters hear about both Paxton and Justin Nelson, the final result is a very close race with a narrow Nelson lead,” the pollsters said.

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