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Texas GOP Sen. Cornyn tries to hold his seat while Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off for Senate

Mar 3, 2026Center Right

Texas Republican Sen. John Cornyn is trying to hold on for a fifth term in Tuesday's GOP primary, while Democrats will choose whether to send U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett or state Rep. James Talarico to a November general election where the party once again hopes it has a chance.

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Texas Senate primary between Cornyn, Paxton, and Hunt could decide Republican control in 2026. Democrats Crockett and Talarico battle for nomination.

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Cornyn, Paxton head to runoff in Texas Senate GOP race

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Mar 4, 2026

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Cornyn, Paxton head to runoff in Texas Senate GOP race

Sen. John Cornyn is in the fight of his career — and national Republicans fear they could lose the seat if he falls.

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Live results: Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt face off in Texas Senate GOP primary

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Mar 3, 2026

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Live results: Cornyn, Paxton, Hunt face off in Texas Senate GOP primary

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is fighting for his political life in a heated GOP primary Tuesday. The incumbent, who has held on to his seat since 2002, is facing off with state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas). President Trump has yet to endorse a candidate in the race. One candidate must…

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Talarico Wins Democratic Texas Senate Primary Over Crockett

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Mar 4, 2026

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Talarico Wins Democratic Texas Senate Primary Over Crockett

James Talarico won the Democratic primary in the US Senate race in Texas, according to DDHQ, pulling off an extraordinary ascent from obscure state representative to budding national figure as the party seeks to break Republicans’ longtime lock on the seat.

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Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic primary

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Mar 4, 2026

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Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic primary

State Rep. James Talarico is ahead in the Democratic primary for Senate in Texas, with the race too close to call as of Tuesday night amid controversy of voting issues in Dallas County. Talarico, a state representative from the Austin suburbs, held an early edge over Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) of Dallas in a closely…

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