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Jasmine Crockett Closes Gap on James Talarico in Texas Primary Race

Crockett trails Talarico narrowly in a late poll ahead of the Democratic Senate primary.

Jasmine Crockett Closes Gap on James Talarico in Texas Primary Race
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This article1 analysis · Oct 10, 2026
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A late Emerson/Nexstar poll puts James Talarico at 52 percent and Jasmine Crockett at 47 percent among likely Texas Democratic primary voters, within the poll’s margin of error. Other recent polls show a close race, with the candidates set to face voters on March 3.

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Emerson-Nexstar Poll Shows Talarico Leading Crockett in Texas Primary

Center outlets agree that a final Emerson/Nexstar poll showed James Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett ahead of the Texas Democratic Senate primary. Center outlets frame the result as part of a close polling picture, with some comparing other surveys and others highlighting different preferences among voter groups.

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