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Jasmine Crockett or James Talarico? Democrats Don’t Have an Easy Answer, But They Do Have a Clear One.

Mar 3, 2026Left

The party clearly needs a new path forward, and the Texas duo offers a pair of visions that are compelling—and competing.

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Jasmine Crockett TOPPLED as firebrand Democrat falls to 'baby-faced assassin' James Talarico

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Mar 4, 2026

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Jasmine Crockett TOPPLED as firebrand Democrat falls to 'baby-faced assassin' James Talarico

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett endured a humbling loss in the Texas US Senate Democratic primary to state House Representative James Talarico.

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Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico and the power of compact electoral minorities

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Mar 3, 2026

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Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico and the power of compact electoral minorities

MAGA Republicans in Texas backing state Attorney General Ken Paxton in Tuesday’s Senate primary share a lot in common with Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s supporters on the Democratic side. There is the reckless thrill of telling party elites and opinion mongers that you don’t give a damn what the prudent choice would be. There’s also the…

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James Talarico takes down firebrand Jasmine Crockett in fierce Dem battle for Texas Senate

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Mar 4, 2026

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James Talarico takes down firebrand Jasmine Crockett in fierce Dem battle for Texas Senate

The matchup between Texas state Rep James Talarico and firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett had Democrats concerned about electability.

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James Talarico bests Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate primary

Washington Examiner

Mar 4, 2026

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James Talarico bests Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate primary

State Sen. James Talarico (D-TX) has won the Democratic primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) in Texas’s Senate race. With 90% of the vote counted, Talarico got 53% of the vote, compared to Crockett’s 45.7%, as of 5 a.m. Wednesday. Talarico, a former public school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, led throughout election night. During a…

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