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Talarico Beats Crockett to Win Texas Democratic Senate Primary

The result from a competitive race came as Republicans Cornyn and Paxton head to a runoff in their own primary.
Talarico Beats Crockett to Win Texas Democratic Senate Primary
Texas State Rep. James Talarico rallies in Round Rock, Texas, on March 3, 2026. Nathan Worcester/The Epoch Times
Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Senior Reporter
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DALLAS—Texas State Rep. James Talarico has defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in a nationally watched contest for the Democratic Senate nomination.

The Associated Press declared Talarico the victor at 2:37 a.m. ET on March 4. Polls closed at 8 p.m. ET on March 3.

Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Senior Reporter
Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at [email protected]
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