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State Rep. James Talarico has defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas.
Decision Desk HQ called it at 2:13 a.m. ET.
Decision Desk HQ projects James Talarico wins the Texas US Senate Democratic Primary#DecisionMade: 2:13 AM EST
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— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) March 4, 2026
NBC News shared further:
With 83% of the expected vote in, Talarico had won 53% to Crockett’s 46%. On the Republican side, the heated primary is set to continue for several more weeks, with NBC News projecting that Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton will advance to a runoff.
“We’re about to take back Texas,” Talarico said in a short statement after the race was called.
Crockett conceded to Talarico, saying in a statement Wednesday that she called him to congratulate him on becoming the party’s nominee. She urged the party to unite behind Talarico heading into the general election.
“With the primary behind us, Democrats must rally around our nominees and win,” Crockett said. “I’m committed to doing my part and will continue working to elect democrats up and down the ballot.”
Largely aligned on policy, Talarico and Crockett diverged on style and strategy as Democratic voters searched for a fighter who could hand the party its first statewide win in more than 30 years.
“Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track,” Crockett said.
This morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee. Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track. With the…
— Jasmine Crockett (@JasmineForUS) March 4, 2026
Talarico seeks to become the first Democrat in nearly four decades to win a Senate election in Texas.
“I congratulate James Talarico for his win, and the inspiring campaign he continues to build. I appreciate that he is making the case for the kind of civic renewal our country needs,” Kamala Harris said.
Kamala Harris Endorses James Talarico for Texas Senate
“I congratulate James Talarico for his win, and the inspiring campaign he continues to build. I appreciate that he is making the case for the kind of civic renewal our country needs.” pic.twitter.com/jGXvL2cvlk
— InteractivePolls (@IAPolls2022) March 4, 2026
Fox News has more:
Hours earlier, Crockett, pointing to a legal dispute over extending voting hours in Dallas, her home base, told supporters not to expect final results on primary night.
Voting issues in Dallas and in Talarico’s home base of Williamson County north of Austin led to confusion and voters being turned away from polling locations.
“We don’t have any of the results because there was a lot of confusion today,” Crockett told her supporters gathered at an election watch party in Dallas. “I won’t be back tonight because I have no idea of when we’re going to get results. And I fully anticipate it won’t be until tomorrow.”
Crockett blamed Republicans and charged, “that people have been disenfranchised.”
“Unfortunately, this is what Republicans like to do. And, so, they specifically targeted Dallas County, and I think we all know why,” she claimed.
Crockett’s claims came after the Texas Supreme Court knocked down a lower judge’s ruling earlier in the evening to keep polling places open longer in Dallas and Williamson counties. The Texas high court mandated that any votes cast after the initial closing time be separated. Democrats had pushed for polling locations to be open longer amid polling location restrictions that resulted from Republicans and Democrats not holding joint primaries.