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Jasmine Crockett takes campaign cash from Marc Andreessen, Winklevoss twins in spite of lefty image

Crockett’s campaign contributions from technology, crypto and defense interests are scrutinized amid her Senate campaign.

Jasmine Crockett takes campaign cash from Marc Andreessen, Winklevoss twins in spite of lefty image
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This article1 analysis · Oct 11, 2026
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Jasmine Crockett’s Senate campaign received contributions from tech and crypto figures who have also supported Republican-aligned causes, as well as money from a defense-industry PAC. The donations have drawn criticism from progressive voices and come as Crockett faces James Talarico in the Democratic primary.

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Democratic Senate primary opponent of Crockett.

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Texas senator whose seat Crockett is seeking.

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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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