Talarico BEATS Crockett in U.S. Senate primary in Texas - CNN The Story Is

[Rhiannon12866]

James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett and will be the Democratic nominee in Texas' U.S. Senate race.

This is the moment that Elex Michaelson announced CNN's call in the race and includes analysis from CNN's Jeff Zeleny and Jeremy Wallace of the Houston Chronicle.

This is a clip of CNN's "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson." - Aired on 03/04/2026.

[GiqueCee]

1. I was rooting for Crockett...

... but I think Talarico has some grit, too. He acquitted himself well in a conversation with Colbert. But he is a white man from Texas, so Ms Crockett had a steep hill to climb.

[txwhitedove]

2. Yes, we need Crockett's voice but i felt in my heart it wasnt this race. Sadly, to break up the

old Repub circle jerk, we needed a dynamic young white man. I say Crockett for Governor....maybe?

[GiqueCee]

3. She's been very effective in the House...

... and we need her in that seat to assure victory in the midterms. She's got my support, but then, I'm not a Texan, so... that and $8 will buy you a latté.