The Texas Senate race: Crockett vs. Talarico

Jul 25, 2026

This is negative for Texas Democrats, who look split heading into a high-stakes Senate race against Republican Ken Paxton.

  • James Talarico beat Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic Senate primary, winning 52% to her 46%.
  • Crockett endorsed him but won't campaign with him, calling the pressure to do so racist, which critics say helps Paxton.
  • Talarico ran on affordability wins β€” capping insulin at $25 a month, boosting housing supply, cutting child care costs β€” while Crockett's pitch leaned on partisan attacks.
  • Crockett faces her own baggage: mocking Greg Abbott's disability, controversial remarks about Latino immigrants, and taking AIPAC money.

Outlook: Recent polls show 80% of likely Black voters backing Talarico over Paxton, so his path looks solid despite the intra-party feud.

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