Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in Senate Democratic primary, poll finds

Jasmine Crockett leads James Talarico by double digits in the Senate Democratic primary, according to a new poll. The UT Texas Politics Project survey shows Crockett ahead by a comfortable margin, signaling a clear advantage in the Democratic race.

On the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn are neck-and-neck and positioned for a potential runoff, per the same poll. The contest between the two candidates remains tight as voters head toward the primary.

The poll highlights a split dynamic: a decisive Democratic lead for Crockett, while the GOP race remains highly competitive, with the possibility of a runoff depending on final results.