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Texas Democrats Gear Up to Challenge Senator Cornyn in 2026

11/3/2025

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Colin Allred (D-Texas) and James Talarico (D-Texas) are running to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) in Texas, with primaries set for November 2026.
Allred has endorsements from Fort Worth Congressman Marc Veasey and others.
Talarico claims over 100 endorsements.
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is weighing a bid, with her decision hinging on polling results.
Allred says his main opponents are John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, not fellow Democrats.

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Colin Allred (D-Texas) and James Talarico (D-Texas) are running to challenge U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) in Texas, with primaries set for November 2026.
Allred has endorsements from Fort Worth Congressman Marc Veasey and others.
Talarico claims over 100 endorsements.
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is weighing a bid, with her decision hinging on polling results.
Allred says his main opponents are John Cornyn and Ken Paxton, not fellow Democrats.