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Rev. Haynes Wins Primary as Democrats Eye House Gains

3/5/2026

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Haynes Triumphs in Primary

Rev. Frederick Haynes III won the Texas 30th district Democratic primary with 72%, succeeding Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who lost her Senate bid to James Talarico, the Texas Senate candidate.
In the Texas Senate race, Senators John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will run off after neither secured a majority.
Roy Cooper, former Governor of North Carolina, dominated the Democratic primary.
Experts say Democrats may struggle to flip Senate but could gain seats in the House.

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Talarico Gains Momentum

James Talarico, a candidate for the Texas Senate, is gaining momentum as he builds a diverse voter coalition.
He outperformed Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary, notably in Webb County, a traditionally Republican area that previously supported Trump.
Talarico's strategy targets moderates and independents, leveraging showmanship and viral moments.
His progressive Christian stance contrasts with Crockett's combative approach, which some view as ineffective, potentially shaping whether Democrats flip Texas.

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Historical Context

The 2022 Texas Democratic primary elections marked a pivotal moment in the state's political landscape, with Rev. Frederick Haynes III securing 72% of the vote. This followed the 2016 presidential election, where Donald Trump won Texas with 52%, underscoring a growing partisan divide. As Democrats like James Talarico aim to forge coalitions in traditionally Republican regions, the outcomes could reshape future electoral dynamics in Texas.

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Haynes Triumphs in Primary

Rev. Frederick Haynes III won the Texas 30th district Democratic primary with 72%, succeeding Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who lost her Senate bid to James Talarico, the Texas Senate candidate.
In the Texas Senate race, Senators John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will run off after neither secured a majority.
Roy Cooper, former Governor of North Carolina, dominated the Democratic primary.
Experts say Democrats may struggle to flip Senate but could gain seats in the House.

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