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Texas Senate Race Heats Up Amid Primaries and Scandals

2/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates in Texas, compete for the nomination as the 2026 midterms approach.
Five states will hold primaries in March, including a busy March 3 date, shaping key races such as a potential Democratic Senate seat in Illinois and Republican contests in Texas.
In North Carolina, progressives seek to unseat a Democratic lawmaker.
A Texas county executive faces money laundering charges.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, significantly enhancing electoral participation. This legacy continues as candidates like James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett vie for the Democratic nomination in Texas ahead of the March 2026 primaries. With Texas historically favoring Republicans, the outcome could reshape party dynamics and influence future legislative agendas nationwide.

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Story summary

James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett, Democratic U.S. Senate candidates in Texas, compete for the nomination as the 2026 midterms approach.
Five states will hold primaries in March, including a busy March 3 date, shaping key races such as a potential Democratic Senate seat in Illinois and Republican contests in Texas.
In North Carolina, progressives seek to unseat a Democratic lawmaker.
A Texas county executive faces money laundering charges.

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