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The 'God Gap' Is Narrowing in Texas
Original: The 'God Gap' Is Narrowing in Texas https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/opinion/talarico-paxton-texas-senate-evangelicals
A New York Times opinion piece argues that the long-standing 'God Gap' — the tendency of religious voters, especially evangelicals, to back Republicans — is weakening in Texas. It focuses on the US Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Dan Paxton, suggesting Talarico's faith-forward messaging is drawing support from evangelical voters who once reliably voted Republican.
Why now: The Texas Senate race has drawn attention because a Democratic candidate is visibly chipping away at evangelical support traditionally held by Republicans.
James TalaricoDan PaxtonTexasNew York Times
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- The 'God Gap' Is Narrowing in Texas https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/04/opinion/talarico-paxton-texas-senate-evangelicals.html # Politics # Religion # Texas · nyt_opinion@robot.villas · 3
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