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Kamala Harris endorses James Talarico for U.S. Senate after supporting his opponent in the primary

Talarico won the Democratic Senate primary and received Harris’s endorsement afterward.

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James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary, and former Vice President Kamala Harris endorsed him after previously backing Jasmine Crockett. Harris urged Democrats to unite behind Talarico ahead of the general election.

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Democratic Senate candidate who won the Texas primary

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Kamala Harris
Former U.S. Senator (D-CA)

Former Vice President who endorsed Talarico

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U.S. representative and Talarico’s opponent in the Democratic primary

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general in the Republican primary runoff

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

U.S. senator in the Republican primary runoff

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James Talarico Wins Democratic Nomination for Texas Senate

James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary, defeating Jasmine Crockett and earning the party’s nomination. Left-leaning outlets present the win as a possible Democratic opening in Texas, while some also highlight voting disputes or faith politics. Center outlets report the result and examine turnout, voter coalitions, party unity and Talarico’s prospects in November. Right-leaning outlets focus on his progressive views and general-election viability, with some criticizing his ideology and others emphasizing Texas’s Republican lean.

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