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New poll shows Jasmine Crockett behind in Texas Senate election, but Black voters overwhelmingly back her

The poll shows Talarico ahead of Crockett among likely Democratic primary voters.

New poll shows Jasmine Crockett behind in Texas Senate election, but Black voters overwhelmingly back her
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A poll of likely Democratic primary voters puts James Talarico ahead of Jasmine Crockett by 47% to 38%, while 80% of Black voters surveyed support Crockett. The article notes that 15% remain undecided and the poll’s sample was relatively small.

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Democratic Senate primary candidate leading Crockett in the poll

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ALSO MENTIONED  Jamarr Brown, Former executive director of the Texas Democratic Party, commenting on Crockett’s support and the poll’s limitations; Spencer Kimball, Executive director of Emerson College Polling, quoted on the survey’s gender breakdown

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Emerson Poll Shows James Talarico Leading Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Primary

The poll showed James Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett by nine points among likely Democratic primary voters in the Texas Senate primary. Left-leaning outlets pair Talarico's lead with Crockett's strong support among Black voters, while noting undecided voters and the poll's relatively small sample. Center outlets present the primary result in restrained terms, with some also covering other primary and general-election matchups and one foregrounding Crockett's deficit. Right-leaning outlets emphasize Crockett's deficit and political vulnerabilities alongside Talarico's lead.

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