Summary
A new poll shows Texas State Representative James Talarico slightly ahead of U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary race. The poll found Talarico leading among early voters, while Crockett is more popular with Election Day voters. The primary winner will face a Republican candidate in a state traditionally favoring Republicans.
Key Facts
- James Talarico is slightly ahead of Jasmine Crockett in recent polls for the Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary.
- The poll surveyed 850 likely Democratic primary voters, showing Talarico at 52% and Crockett at 47%.
- Crockett leads among women and Black voters, while Talarico leads among white voters, Hispanic voters, and men.
- Early voters mostly support Talarico, and Election Day voters favor Crockett.
- Democrats have not won a U.S. Senate seat in Texas since 1988.
- In the upcoming Republican primary, a likely runoff is expected between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn if no one gains over 50%.
- The primary results could impact Democrats' efforts to regain control of the Senate.
- Texas Democrats will vote in the primary on March 3.
