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Talarico Gains Momentum in Texas Senate Race Showdown

2/27/2026

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Karl Rove, Republican strategist, predicts Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) may win the Democratic U.S. Senate primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas).
Recent polls show Crockett leading Talarico 56% to 44%.
Talarico gained momentum after a CBS appearance controversy.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn warned that a Democrat winning his seat would signify a major shift in Texas politics.
The Texas Senate race is projected to cost about $110 million.

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Karl Rove, Republican strategist, predicts Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) may win the Democratic U.S. Senate primary against Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas).
Recent polls show Crockett leading Talarico 56% to 44%.
Talarico gained momentum after a CBS appearance controversy.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn warned that a Democrat winning his seat would signify a major shift in Texas politics.
The Texas Senate race is projected to cost about $110 million.