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How Latino voters made James Talarico the Democratic nominee

Talarico’s support in South Texas and Travis County helped him win the Democratic Senate nomination.

How Latino voters made James Talarico the Democratic nominee
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Mar 5, 2026
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James Talarico won the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination after strong results in South Texas and Travis County offset Jasmine Crockett’s margins in Houston and Dallas. The article attributes his success to Latino outreach and examines how Crockett’s earlier comments on immigration may have affected the race.

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Donald Trump
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Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in 2024

ALSO MENTIONED  Roland Gutierrez, Texas state senator and Democratic Senate candidate in 2024

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James Talarico Wins Democratic Nomination for Texas Senate

James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary, defeating Jasmine Crockett and earning the party’s nomination. Left-leaning outlets present the win as a possible Democratic opening in Texas, while some also highlight voting disputes or faith politics. Center outlets report the result and examine turnout, voter coalitions, party unity and Talarico’s prospects in November. Right-leaning outlets focus on his progressive views and general-election viability, with some criticizing his ideology and others emphasizing Texas’s Republican lean.

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