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New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary

The poll found Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett among likely Democratic primary voters.

New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary
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An Emerson College poll found James Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary, while the Republican primary remains closely divided. The poll also tested general-election matchups and asked Texans which issues concerned them most.

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Emerson Poll Shows James Talarico Leading Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Primary

The poll showed James Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett by nine points among likely Democratic primary voters in the Texas Senate primary. Left-leaning outlets pair Talarico's lead with Crockett's strong support among Black voters, while noting undecided voters and the poll's relatively small sample. Center outlets present the primary result in restrained terms, with some also covering other primary and general-election matchups and one foregrounding Crockett's deficit. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Crockett's deficit and political vulnerabilities alongside Talarico's lead.

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