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James Talarico holds slim lead against Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate

James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas.

James Talarico holds slim lead against Jasmine Crockett in Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
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James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, winning 53% to 45%. Republican candidates John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face each other in a May runoff.

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Democratic candidate who won the Texas primary for U.S. Senate

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Democratic candidate who lost the Texas primary for U.S. Senate

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Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President of the United States, mentioned in background about Talarico’s state legislative district

Democratic Senate candidate

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate

Ted Cruz
R · TX · SEN

U.S. senator and incumbent in Allred’s 2024 Senate campaign

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican senator and Senate candidate

Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former congressman and former Democratic Senate candidate

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James Talarico Wins Texas Democratic Senate Primary

Outlets agree that James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary over Jasmine Crockett and will advance to November’s general-election contest against the Republican runoff winner. Left-leaning outlets present the victory as a chance to make the general-election race competitive, emphasizing Talarico’s message, appeal and prospects. Center outlets mainly report the result, next Republican matchup and election-process developments, with mostly reportorial treatment. Right-leaning outlets range from straightforward result reports to accounts foregrounding criticism of Talarico or presenting his nomination as elite-backed, while some question Crockett’s claims about voting problems.

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