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James Talarico's Chances of Beating Jasmine Crockett in Texas Primary—Poll

Crockett leads Talarico in one recent poll of the Texas Democratic Senate primary, though other polls show a closer contest.

James Talarico's Chances of Beating Jasmine Crockett in Texas Primary—Poll
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A University of Houston poll puts Jasmine Crockett eight points ahead of James Talarico in the Texas Democratic Senate primary, while other recent polls show a much closer race or a Talarico lead. The article also compares Republican primary polling and general-election matchups.

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Kamala Harris
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University of Houston Poll Shows Crockett Leading Talarico

Outlets agree that a University of Houston poll found Jasmine Crockett leading James Talarico in the Texas Democratic Senate primary. Center outlets treat the result as a polling snapshot, with some adding comparisons to other surveys or races and one also covering a dispute over Talarico’s alleged remarks.

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