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New poll finds Jasmine Crockett, Ken Paxton leading in their primary bids for U.S. Senate

The survey findings released Monday come just eight days before the start of early voting.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 9

Democrats have the chance to steal a big red state — if they can get out of their own way

ANALYSIS: The Republican blood feud primary should give Democrats a chance to win in Texas, Eric Garcia writes. But the two Democrats vying for the seat won’t let that happen

The Independent UK · Feb 6

In fiercely competitive Democratic Senate race, social media influencers increasingly drive the conversation

The near-constant stream of takes from content creators has come to frame the primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as a referendum on identity politics in the Democratic Party.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 6

In Senate Democratic primary, Crockett steps up appeals to Latinos with ICE facility visit, South Texas rally

After coming under fire for some earlier comments about Latinos, Crockett is working to narrow Democratic rival James Talarico’s lead among the key voting bloc.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 30

Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico in dead heat in Texas’ Senate Democratic primary, new poll finds

The survey of likely Democratic voters suggests the March 3 primary is a toss-up less than three weeks out from early voting.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 29

Boy, 5, detained by ICE in viral moment is now sick and asking for his mom in detention center

The viral image of Liam Conejo Ramos wearing a blue, bunny-ear hat and a Spider-Man backpack as ICE detained his father has further fueled outrage in Minnesota and nationwide over the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

The Independent UK · Jan 29

Lawmakers, protesters demand release of 5-year-old held at Texas immigration detention center

State troopers deployed pepper spray at protesters at the family detention center near Dilley where a 5-year-old Ecuadorian’s detention has drawn nationwide attention.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 29

New Talarico campaign ad puts spotlight on his role in passing bill that caps insulin costs

While GOP lawmakers accused the Austin Democrat of overstating his role in passing a statewide cap on insulin copays, his Democratic colleagues said his personal battle with diabetes generated key momentum for the effort.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 27

Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico show different fighting styles in first debate of Senate Democratic primary

During the hourlong debate, Talarico highlighted his history battling Republicans in the legislative arena, while Crockett framed herself as a “street fighter” taking on the GOP outside Capitol Hill.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 24

Josh Shapiro Goes to War With Kamala Harris

Plus: Why apologize for hating on Jasmine Crockett?

Reason · Jan 22