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James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker from Texas, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett to win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, according to The Associated Press. With 90% of the vote counted, Talarico received 53% of the vote compared to Crockett's 45.7%.

James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker from Texas, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett to win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, according to The Associated Press. With 90% of the vote counted, Talarico received 53% of the vote compared to Crockett's 45.7%.

Talarico, 36, will face the winner of a Republican primary runoff between longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The GOP currently controls the Senate 53-47, making this race one of several that could determine if Republicans hold their majority.

Talarico, 36, will face the winner of a Republican primary runoff between longtime incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The GOP currently controls the Senate 53-47, making this race one of several that could determine if Republicans hold their majority.

Voting issues in Dallas and Williamson counties led to confusion and voters being turned away from polling locations. The Texas Supreme Court knocked down a lower judge's ruling to keep polling places open longer, mandating that votes cast after the initial closing time be separated.

Voting issues in Dallas and Williamson counties led to confusion and voters being turned away from polling locations. The Texas Supreme Court knocked down a lower judge's ruling to keep polling places open longer, mandating that votes cast after the initial closing time be separated.

Talarico, a former public school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, has gained national attention through social media appearances and his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. His campaign raised $2.5 million in 24 hours following controversy over a canceled Stephen Colbert interview.

Talarico, a former public school teacher and Presbyterian seminarian, has gained national attention through social media appearances and his appearance on Joe Rogan's podcast. His campaign raised $2.5 million in 24 hours following controversy over a canceled Stephen Colbert interview.

Across counties where the population is 60% or more Latino, Talarico outperformed Crockett roughly 62% to 35%, according to the Associated Press. Talarico campaigned heavily in Hispanic districts and recruited several Latinos to key positions in his campaign.

Across counties where the population is 60% or more Latino, Talarico outperformed Crockett roughly 62% to 35%, according to the Associated Press. Talarico campaigned heavily in Hispanic districts and recruited several Latinos to key positions in his campaign.

Crockett conceded the race Wednesday morning and called on the party to unify behind Talarico. She stated, "Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person."

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Crockett conceded the race Wednesday morning and called on the party to unify behind Talarico. She stated, "Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person."

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