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Texas Primaries: Abbott Faces Challenges, Senate Race Heats Up

1/30/2026

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Texas Primaries Unfold

Texas voters head to March 3 primaries, with registration due February 2 and early voting February 17–27.
The gubernatorial contest features incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott facing multiple challengers.
The Democratic Senate primary pits U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett against state Rep. James Talarico, with Crockett leading among Black voters and Talarico gaining white and Latino support.
If no candidate surpasses 50%, a runoff will occur on May 26.

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Crockett Advocates Impeachment

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic Senate candidate from Texas, calls for impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump during a debate with James Talarico.
She cites tariffs and immigration policies as evidence.
James Talarico acknowledges potential impeachable offenses but does not fully endorse impeachment.
Crockett has co-sponsored impeachment articles against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for violating civil rights and misusing ICE ahead of the March 3 Democratic primary.

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Texas Primaries Unfold

Texas voters head to March 3 primaries, with registration due February 2 and early voting February 17–27.
The gubernatorial contest features incumbent Texas Governor Greg Abbott facing multiple challengers.
The Democratic Senate primary pits U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett against state Rep. James Talarico, with Crockett leading among Black voters and Talarico gaining white and Latino support.
If no candidate surpasses 50%, a runoff will occur on May 26.

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