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Poll Shows Rep. Jasmine Crockett Behind In Texas Primary Race

A new poll places Crockett behind James Talarico in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.

Poll Shows Rep. Jasmine Crockett Behind In Texas Primary Race
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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A poll puts James Talarico nine points ahead of Jasmine Crockett in Texas’s Democratic Senate primary, with 15% undecided. The race is scheduled for March 3.

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U.S. representative and candidate in the Texas Democratic Senate primary

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Texas state representative and candidate in the Democratic Senate primary

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John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

U.S. senator whose seat is the subject of the race

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

Former representative and House candidate

ALSO MENTIONED  Lloyd Bentsen, Former U.S. senator from Texas; Robert Krueger, Former U.S. senator appointed to replace Bentsen

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Poll Shows Talarico Leading Crockett in Texas Senate Primary

Outlets agree that a poll puts James Talarico ahead of Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary. Left-leaning outlets pair Crockett’s overall deficit with strong support among Black voters. Center outlets mainly report the polling and race context, with some examining concerns about her general-election electability. Right-leaning outlets present the lead as a setback for Crockett, and some question her broader political prospects.

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