Overview
- An Emerson College/Nexstar poll shows James Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett 47% to 38%, a shift from a December survey that had Crockett up by nine points.
- Talarico emphasizes organization and fundraising strength, reporting $13 million raised by Dec. 31 and a statewide volunteer corps of about 13,000.
- Crockett is focusing on smaller-city stops like Marshall to broaden her pitch, prioritizing affordability concerns and dismissing online doubts about her electability.
- Senate figures such as Chris Coons, Bernie Sanders, and Chris Van Hollen have recently engaged with Talarico, while party leaders indicate they do not plan to intervene in the primary.
- Crockett and Talarico will debate on Jan. 24 ahead of early voting Feb. 17–27 and the March 3 primary, as Republicans navigate a competitive race featuring John Cornyn, Ken Paxton, and Wesley Hunt.