Austin state lawmaker James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, securing the party's nomination in a race Democrats hope will end their 30-year statewide losing streak. The primary featured a contentious debate over electoral strategy.
State Rep. James Talarico entered 2026 with approximately $1.5 million more in campaign funds than U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett as the two Democrats compete for their party's nomination for U.S. Senate in the March 3 primary.
State Representative James Talarico raised nearly $7 million in the most recent fundraising quarter for his U.S. Senate bid, bringing his total campaign haul to approximately $13 million. His primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, reported record fundraising quarters but did not disclose specific amounts.
Texas state Representative James Talarico officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on September 9, 2025, entering a competitive Democratic primary race that includes former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. The Austin Democrat, known for his viral social media presence with 1.2 million followers, is positioning his campaign against billionaire influence.
