Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) is losing his own home turf, according to The Hill.

While Texan Ron Paul’s stock is soaring nationally, there is trouble on the home front. In September, Paul finished third in a straw poll of 1,300 Texas Republican activists who had been delegates to recent Republican conventions.

He received just 17% of the vote. The results show, however, that Texans aren’t voting based on the ability of a candidate to win an election, just the stances they agree with. In first place? Duncan Hunter, who trails in national polls.

The Congressman from Texas continues to poll at 4% nationally, trailing his nearest challenger by an equal percentage.

Via Ian Schwartz.