Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico Vie for the Texas Senate Seat

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are competing in the Democratic primary for the Texas US Senate seat as the 2026 election cycle begins.Incumbent John Cornyn faces challenges from Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt in the Republican race while Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley eye North Carolina.Jasmine Crockett leverages celebrity support on TikTok while James Talarico seeks a coalition including voters who previously backed Donald Trump.