UT Tyler Releases Opinion Research Poll for November

TYLER — The University of Texas at Tyler announced on Monday the Center for Opinion Research and has released its November poll. This is the first statewide poll of random voters after Beto O’Rourke ended his campaign. The completed survey of 1,093 registered voters in Texas finds the Democratic nomination for President, Joe Biden’s lead increased slightly to 9 percent over Senators Sanders and Warren. On the question of impeachment, Texas voters are split.

When asked if they believe President Trump should be impeached based on a voter knows now, 47 percent of voters believe President Trump should not be impeached and 45 percent believe he should. For the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas, Cristina Tzintún Ramirez (9.4 percent) leads MJ Hegar (8.5 percent), with 50 percent of voters still deciding. A look at the demographic differences among voters shows clear coalitions are forming that differentiate the support of each candidate within the electorate. The poll also indicates voter preferences for the 2020 presidential primary and provides an updated view of voter opinions on the mandatory gun buyback policy.