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On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate

To help primary voters differentiate between the two, we asked Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico where they fall on major issues, ranging from international policy to taxes. See where they stand, and how they differ.

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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.

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Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races

Democratic Senate candidates continue to outraise their Republican opponents in battleground midterm races, new federal filings show.

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Talarico began 2026 with bigger war chest than Crockett in Democratic Senate primary awash in cash

Crockett raised about $2 million between her Dec. 8 campaign launch and year’s end, about one-third of Talarico’s haul over the first three weeks of his Senate bid.

The Texas Tribune

In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally

After coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talarico’s lead among the key voting bloc.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds

The survey of likely Democratic voters suggests the March 3 primary is a toss-up less than three weeks out from early voting.

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New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs

While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.

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Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico show different fighting styles in first debate of Senate Democratic primary

During the hourlong debate, Talarico highlighted his history battling Republicans in the legislative arena, while Crockett framed herself as a “street fighter” taking on the GOP outside Capitol Hill.

The Texas Tribune

James Talarico Leads Jasmine Crockett In Texas' Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate, Poll Shows

State Rep. James Talarico is leading Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.

Latin Times

At the Races: Ready for Madam President?

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including campaign announcements and redistricting.

Roll Call

James Talarico unveils Spanish-language TV ad, signaling push for Latino support in Texas Senate bid

The spot, which describes the Austin Democrat’s work on education issues in the Legislature, will air this week in nearly a dozen of the state’s largest media markets.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans have huge cash edge in statewide elections

Democrats could be more competitive financially in the U.S. Senate race, but their comparatively small fundraising hauls for state office leave them with fewer resources to reach voters.

The Texas Tribune

How teaching middle school in one of Texas’ poorest neighborhoods spurred James Talarico’s U.S. Senate bid

Talarico’s two years as a public school teacher is central to his Democratic Senate campaign after shaping his policy goals and driving his political rise through the Texas House.

The Texas Tribune

New Texas poll finds Talarico leading Crockett by 9 points in Senate Democratic primary

Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton, with neither eclipsing 30%.

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

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

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James Talarico reports raising nearly $7 million, continuing cash influx to U.S. Senate bid

His primary opponent U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, said in a statement that every quarter last year was a record one for her as a fundraiser, but did not say how much she had hauled.

The Texas Tribune

Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026

The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.

Fortune

James Talarico says the biggest 'welfare queens' in America are 'the giant corporations that don't pay a penny in income taxes'

The 2026 Senate hopeful says major corporations cost taxpayers far more than social safety net programs.

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Texas Democratic candidates unite in the Rio Grande Valley to court Latino voters

State Rep. James Talarico faces an uphill battle in his U.S. Senate bid while 15th Congressional hopeful Bobby Pulido aims to flip the district, but he must first win his primary.

Roll Call

Candidates from the clergy see role for religion in Democratic Party - Roll Call

As Democrats look beyond 2024’s losses, candidates from clergy backgrounds see a bigger role for religion in an increasingly secular party.

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.”

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.

Axios

"It's a bad decision": Jasmine Crockett enrages fellow House Democrats with Senate bid

"She might win a primary, but she ain't winning a general in Texas," one senior House Democrat said.

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.

The Texas Tribune

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by 8 points in Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds

Crockett had higher name recognition and an overwhelming edge among Black voters, while Talarico kept her margin to single digits through greater support among white and Latino voters.

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