James Talarico wins Democratic US Senate primary in Texas

He'll face either US Senator John Cornyn or Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the US Senate seat this November. Republicans will be defending their 53-47 majority.

4 Mar, 08:40 — 4 Mar, 15:43

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Why this matters

The Texas US Senate race is a key contest in the upcoming general election, as Republicans aim to maintain their Senate majority. Talarico's victory sets the stage for a high-profile battle in a state that has historically leaned Republican.

Key entitiesJames Talarico Jasmine Crockett John Cornyn Ken Paxton

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What sources agree on

James Talarico won the Democratic US Senate primary in Texas
Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett
The Republican primary for the US Senate seat is heading to a runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton

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James Talarico won the Democratic primary with approximately 53% of the votes.

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Talarico will face either US Senator John Cornyn or Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the general election.

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Republicans are defending a 53-47 majority in the US Senate.

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The exact percentage of votes Talarico received

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The current Republican majority in the US Senate

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Moderate (46/100)

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Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 3 regions13/34

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