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Rep. Crockett Claims Voter Disenfranchisement in Texas Primary

3/4/2026

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) accuses Republicans of rigging her primary against James Talarico after the Texas Supreme Court ruled against extending polling hours in Dallas County.
Crockett said the ruling disenfranchised voters and suggested Dallas County was targeted to influence the outcome.
Two-thirds of ballots counted show that Talarico led 51.6% to 41.7%, and the winner will face Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in November.

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) accuses Republicans of rigging her primary against James Talarico after the Texas Supreme Court ruled against extending polling hours in Dallas County.
Crockett said the ruling disenfranchised voters and suggested Dallas County was targeted to influence the outcome.
Two-thirds of ballots counted show that Talarico led 51.6% to 41.7%, and the winner will face Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in November.