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New Poll Puts Crockett Ahead as Texas Democratic Senate Primary Nears

Talarico holds a major cash advantage alongside surging early turnout.

Texas state Rep. James Talarico and US Rep. Jasmine Crockett participate in a debate at the 2026 Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention in Georgetown, Texas, on January 24.
James Talarico arrives for a campaign event in Austin, Texas, on Feburary 17.
Campaign pins are displayed at a rally for James Talarico in El Paso, Texas, on February 21.
James Talarico speaks with Stephen Colbert on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Overview

  • A University of Texas at Tyler survey conducted Feb. 13–22 shows Jasmine Crockett at 55% to James Talarico’s 37%, though other recent polls have pointed in the opposite direction.
  • Talarico has significantly outraised Crockett, reporting more than $20 million since September, compared with roughly $4 million raised by Crockett plus a $4.8 million transfer from her House account.
  • More than 1 million Democratic ballots have already been cast in early voting, according to Associated Press data.
  • The race has become a proxy fight over electability versus identity, with Crockett rejecting unelectability arguments as a racial dog whistle.
  • Late-campaign visibility has spiked, with a Harris robocall backing Crockett and national attention on a Colbert interview dispute that boosted Talarico’s profile and fundraising.