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

Jasmine Crockett lost the Democratic primary to James Talarico after leading in much of the early polling.

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 lost the Texas primary for U.S. Senate

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Democratic candidate who won 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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Jasmine Crockett Loses Texas Democratic Senate Primary to James Talarico

Outlets agree James Talarico won the Texas Democratic Senate primary over Jasmine Crockett. Left-leaning outlets highlight Talarico’s general-election prospects, with one article weighing his electability against Crockett’s. Center outlets largely report the result and Crockett’s concession, while some examine the voter coalition behind Talarico’s win. Right-leaning outlets focus on Crockett’s post-loss election claims and often frame them as excuses or unsupported allegations.

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