James Talarico projected to win Texas Democratic Senate primary
Summary
Texas State Representative James Talarico has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, avoiding a runoff. He will compete in the general election against either Republican Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton, who will decide their nominee in a runoff.Key Facts
- James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.
- Talarico secured enough votes to avoid a runoff in the Democratic race.
- The Republican primary runoff between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Ken Paxton is set for May 26.
- Crockett conceded and congratulated Talarico, urging Democrats to unite for the general election.
- This Senate race is one of the most expensive primaries in history.
- Democrats have not won a statewide Texas race since 1994 but see an opportunity this year.
- The GOP primary has been divisive and costly, which may weaken their nominee.
- Talarico is a former teacher and minister-in-training, focusing on a message of love and inclusion.
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