A recent Texas Southern University poll indicates U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett leads state Rep. James Talarico by eight percentage points in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. The survey, conducted from Tuesday through Thursday among 1,600 likely Democratic voters, showed Crockett with 51% support compared to Talarico’s 43%. Crockett’s lead is largely fueled by strong support from Black voters, while Talarico holds an edge with white and Latino voters. Despite Crockett’s high name recognition, Talarico’s campaign believes the race remains competitive with increasing voter engagement.
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Representative Jasmine Crockett has filed to run for the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas, setting the stage for a competitive race. She will face state Rep. James Talarico, who has already raised a significant amount of money and garnered national attention. The announcement follows former Rep. Colin Allred’s decision to run for the newly redrawn 33rd Congressional District. The general election is anticipated to be extremely expensive, with both Republican and Democratic candidates vying for the seat.
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Colin Allred has ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, citing concerns that a contentious primary would hinder the Democratic Party’s ability to unite against Republicans. He will instead run for the newly drawn Congressional District 33. This decision reshuffles the Democratic primary field, potentially favoring candidates like Jasmine Crockett, while the general election remains an uphill battle in the Republican-leaning state. Primary elections are scheduled for March 2026.
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Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett is strongly considering a Senate bid in Texas, prompted by polling data that suggests she is a frontrunner. This potential move comes in response to Republican redistricting efforts, which could eliminate a Democratic-leaning district. A recent poll showed Crockett leading the primary with 31% of the vote. However, State Representative James Talarico has quickly gained momentum, raising $6.2 million in just three weeks after announcing his Senate run, exceeding fundraising efforts by other contenders, despite a limited name recognition among voters.
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Former Texas Representative Beto O’Rourke is considering a run for Senate in 2026, despite having lost several elections since his last win in 2016 and with Colin Allred already running. O’Rourke, who declined to challenge Senator John Cornyn in 2020, lost to Ted Cruz in 2018, and Greg Abbott in 2022. Amidst Cornyn’s difficult primary battle with Ken Paxton, O’Rourke has called on Democrats to be “ruthless” and use redistricting to their advantage. He believes that Democrats have a real opportunity in 2026 and must take action.
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Texas is about to ban talking on college campuses at night. Seriously. This proposed law, Senate Bill 2972, aims to prohibit “engaging in expressive activities on campus between the hours of 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.” The sheer breadth of this ban is staggering; it encompasses virtually any form of communication or expression, from casual conversation to writing a paper, posting online, or even wearing a t-shirt with a message.
This isn’t just about quiet hours; it’s about silencing any and all expressive conduct protected under the First Amendment. The potential impact is enormous, impacting students’ ability to study together, participate in late-night discussions, or even simply socialize.… Continue reading
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