How Jasmine Crockett slipped from Democratic frontrunner to decisive defeat in the Senate primary

How Jasmine Crockett slipped from Democratic frontrunner to decisive defeat in the Senate primary

By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune March 6, 2026 When U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett jumped into the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, she was the immediate frontrunner. Widely known and beloved by Democratic voters, Crockett had a record of strong fundraising in the U.S. House and a knack for going viral with her brassy quips aimed at Republican foes. Her lead opponent, state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, was on the rise but lesser known a…

Ellis County Democrats vote for Crockett

A sizeable crowd of Ellis County Democrats, 18,806, including 12,477 voting early, turned out at the regularly Republican dominated poll to vote in favor of Jasmine Crockett in the United States Senatorial race. More than 70 percent (13,085) chose the former State Representative over James Talarico (5,449 votes), though the latter won statewide, 52.5% to 46.2.