James Talarico leads in Texas Democratic Senate primary against Jasmine Crockett

Texas Representative James Talarico has won the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, defeating fellow Rep. Jasmine Crockett and avoiding a runoff. He will face either incumbent GOP Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton, who are set for a Republican primary runoff on May 26. This primary has become the most expensive in history, showcasing significant divisions within both parties, with Democrats aiming to reclaim statewide victories in Texas for the first time since 1994.

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