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In Texas Senate Primary, the Influencer Class Was (and Is) the Problem

The content creators undeniably have a role in the political ecosystem nowadays. The issue is when they obscure—or even consume—a compelling race.

Texas Observer

Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries

Two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.

The Texas Tribune

Texas warning signs: 4 takeaways from the first primaries of 2026

Voters are on the verge of sending as many as three Texas House incumbents packing.

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Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

The Texas Tribune

Allred leads Johnson in race for new North Texas congressional seat

The two competed for North Texas’ 33rd Congressional District after Republicans redrew political maps last year.

The Texas Tribune

Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary

James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett adopt contrasting strategies as party hopes to tap into Trump backlash in reliably red state

The Guardian - US

Stephen Colbert brings the receipts over CBS spat and literally trashes network’s lawyers

Late night host attacks corporation’s statement on his withdrawn interview with Senate candidate James Talarico as ‘crap’ and expresses bafflement over its unwillingness to stand up for itself against political pressure

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Stephen Colbert blasts CBS for nixing James Talarico interview

The late-night host said the network feared running afoul of new FCC guidance directing shows to give equal airtime to political candidates.

The Texas Tribune

Early voting begins for high-stakes Texas primary elections

Democrats, who haven’t won statewide race since 1994, aim to gain ground with rising stars as Republicans clash between incumbent and embattled Maga ally

The Guardian - US

In Senate Democratic primary fraught with racial tensions, Black voters could be decisive

Jasmine Crockett has built enormous enthusiasm among Black voters based in part on her reputation as a fighter, while her opponent in the Texas primary, James Talarico, has struggled to win their support.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. James Talarico raises $7.4 million in first six weeks of 2026 in bid for U.S. Senate

Talarico’s haul, announced days before early voting, already outpaces what he raised over the last three months of last year.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democratic Senate primary shows how identity politics could haunt Democrats in 2028

Republicans are watching this Texas race closely.

Axios

Democrats have the chance to steal a big red state — if they can get out of their own way

ANALYSIS: The Republican blood feud primary should give Democrats a chance to win in Texas, Eric Garcia writes. But the two Democrats vying for the seat won’t let that happen

The Independent UK

In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation

The near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party.

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Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over disputed TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”

Talarico called the allegation a “mischaracterization" and said he was describing Allred's "method of campaigning." Allred, Talarico’s rival in the Senate primary before dropping his bid, also urged Democrats to vote for Talarico’s opponent, Jasmine Crockett.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Julie Johnson traded stocks from company that helps Trump’s deportation efforts despite anti-ICE comments

Among Texas congressional lawmakers, Johnson has made the second-highest number of trades, amassing a volume of $4.24 million.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Acknowledges Not Being a 'Traditional Candidate' In The Texas Senate Race: 'That's Exactly Why I'm Going To Win'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett acknowledged that her firebrand style doesn't make her a "traditional candidate," but highlighted that is one of the reasons why she believes she will win the Texas Senate race this year.

Texas Observer

Midterm Memo: The C-Team. Maybe B-.

The Texas Democratic slate-in-progress could definitely be worse.

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Latin Times

JD Vance Taunts Jasmine Crockett: 'Her Street Girl Persona Is About As Real As Her Nails'

Vice President JD Vance joined the list of Republicans reacting to Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett's candidacy to the U.S. Senate.

Texas Observer

Everyone Knows Jasmine Crockett. Could That Be a Good Thing?

Her critics would prefer a lesser-known candidate who can concoct a bipartisan pitch. But the Dallas congresswoman believes she’s starting “on second or third base.”

Latin Times

Another GOP Sen. Dismisses Jasmine Crockett's Candidacy: 'The People Of Texas Will Never Embrace Her Message'

Sen. John Kennedy joined the list of Republicans dismissing Rep. Jasmine Crockett's candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas, saying people in the state will "never embrace her message."

The Texas Tribune

In North Texas, game of musical chairs culminates in primary between Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson

The primary between predecessor and successor arose from a combination of redistricting and the entry of Rep. Jasmine Crockett into the U.S. Senate race, which prompted Allred to drop out.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Leads Contender In Texas Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate, Poll Shows

Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads state Sen. James Talarico in a new poll regarding the Democratic primary for the election for U.S. senator for Texas.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Pressed On Previous Statements About Whether Latinos Who Voted For Trump Have 'Slave Mentality'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett was pressed about previous statements regarding Latinos who voted for Donald Trump as her visibility increases following her decision to run for the U.S. Senate.

Roll Call

At the Races: Another health care election? - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including health care and election updates.

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