Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bill Barrow

Jasmine Crockett concedes after losing to James Talarico in Texas Democratic primary

  • Jasmine Crockett has conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico.
  • The congresswoman called for the party to unify behind Talarico, who secured the nomination overnight.
  • “Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person," Crockett wrote in a statement. "This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track.”
  • Her campaign had previously suggested filing a lawsuit over voting challenges in the primary, but a spokesperson did not immediately comment on these plans.
  • Talarico is set to face the winner of the Republican runoff, either Senator John Cornyn or state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

IN FULL

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in Texas Democratic primary as rising star looks to turn Senate seat blue

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.