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Top Republicans Reportedly Believe James Talarico Has An Edge Over Jasmine Crockett In Texas Democratic Primary And Will Be Tougher To Beat

Republican strategists reportedly see Talarico as leading the Democratic primary and as a tougher general-election opponent.

Top Republicans Reportedly Believe James Talarico Has An Edge Over Jasmine Crockett In Texas Democratic Primary And Will Be Tougher To Beat
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
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Republican strategists reportedly see James Talarico as a stronger general-election opponent than Jasmine Crockett, while a poll cited in the article shows Talarico leading their Democratic Senate primary. The article also reports on Republican expectations for the party’s Senate primary.

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Talarico and Crockett Compete in Texas Democratic Senate Primary

Outlets describe James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett as competing for the Texas Democratic Senate nomination, with coverage examining their campaign approaches and perceived electability. Left-leaning outlets examine candidate style and electability in a close contest. Center outlets compare the candidates’ strategies and styles, while also covering polling, campaign disputes, and party divisions. Right-leaning outlets foreground voter choice and electability, with additional attention to polling and controversy around Talarico.

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