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Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off for Senate
Sen. John Cornyn faces strong GOP challengers including Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt as Democrats choose between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico in a potentially runoff-deciding primary.
- On March 3, 2026, Texas Democrats vote in a primary between Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Representative, and James Talarico, Texas State Representative, with results posted at 7 p.m. local time.
- Because Democrats must flip four seats, Texas matters as a key battleground for a 51-seat Senate majority, amid shifting demographics and voter dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump.
- YouGov's poll of 4,115 likely voters shows Talarico leads 60 percent to 28 percent among voters aged 18 to 29, while Crockett dominates Black voters 84 percent to 7 percent.
- If no candidate secures 50 percent, the contest advances to a runoff on May 26, and the eventual nominee will face the Republican winner in the Nov. 3 general election.
- Talarico's viral Stephen Colbert segment raised $910, while Crockett's campaign faced criticism over journalist removals, highlighting electability debates and media clashes.
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Live results: Crockett, Talarico seek Democratic nod in Texas Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico and Rep. Jasmine Crockett are facing off Tuesday in the Democratic primary for incumbent Sen. John Cornyn’s (R) seat. One candidate must secure more than 50 percent of Tuesday’s vote to avoid a runoff in May. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live results here.
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Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat for a 5th term while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off
Cornyn faces a challenge from MAGA favorite Ken Paxton, the state's attorney general, and Rep. Wesley Hunt in a contest that's expected to advance to a May runoff between the top two vote-getters.
Crockett v. Talarico: Texas Democrats battle for a chance at flipping a U.S. Senate seat
Former colleagues in the Texas House of Representatives face off Tuesday night to see who will represent the Democratic Party in the race for the U.S. Senate. A Democratic candidate has not won a statewide election in Texas in three decades.
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