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Texas Primary Elections Heat Up: Key Races Unfold

12/11/2025

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Texas Primary Showdown

The Texas primary elections are heating up as candidates finalize entries.
In the Republican Senate primary, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn faces Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt.
Paxton's recent personal issues have affected his polling and made the race competitive.
Democrats field Rep. Jasmine Crockett to run against state Rep. James Talarico following Colin Allred's withdrawal.
Governor Greg Abbott seeks a fourth term and faces multiple Republican challengers.

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Crockett's Senate Challenge

Rep. Jasmine Crockett's entry into the Texas Senate race draws mixed reactions from Democrats and Republicans.
Some Democrats worry her combative style could alienate moderate voters in the race against the incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.
Supporters say she has national appeal and could energize the base, and Rep. James Talarico questions her electability.
Republicans welcome Crockett's candidacy, viewing it as a sign of the Democratic Party's shift.

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Texas Primary Showdown

The Texas primary elections are heating up as candidates finalize entries.
In the Republican Senate primary, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn faces Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt.
Paxton's recent personal issues have affected his polling and made the race competitive.
Democrats field Rep. Jasmine Crockett to run against state Rep. James Talarico following Colin Allred's withdrawal.
Governor Greg Abbott seeks a fourth term and faces multiple Republican challengers.

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