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Democrats Debate Electability: Crockett vs. Talarico in Senate Race

1/19/2026

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U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) faces skepticism about her electability in the Texas Senate race, with some Democrats warning her anti-Trump stance could alienate moderate voters.
Internal party concerns suggest State Representative James Talarico may have a stronger general-election case.
Talarico has outperformed Crockett in fundraising and polls, by nine points among likely Democratic voters.
The candidates will debate on January 24, 2025, before early voting begins February 17, 2025.

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U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) faces skepticism about her electability in the Texas Senate race, with some Democrats warning her anti-Trump stance could alienate moderate voters.
Internal party concerns suggest State Representative James Talarico may have a stronger general-election case.
Talarico has outperformed Crockett in fundraising and polls, by nine points among likely Democratic voters.
The candidates will debate on January 24, 2025, before early voting begins February 17, 2025.