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Crockett
Backs Off
Lawsuit Threat,
Concedes

Mar 4, 2026 8:38 AM CST

Crockett Backs Off Lawsuit Threat, Concedes

Texas rep had threatened legal action in Texas Democratic Senate primary against James Talarico

(Newser) - Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight . "Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than...

Texas, NC Dems Set the
Stage for a Senate Takeover

THE RUNDOWN

Mar 4, 2026 6:15 AM CST

Texas, NC Dems Set the Stage for a Senate Takeover

Blue turnout surges in Texas, NC primaries, with multiple races headed toward runoffs

(Newser) - The first primaries of the 2026 midterm cycle in Texas and North Carolina have set up key Senate contests and exposed vulnerabilities for some incumbents in multiple congressional races. Results so far point to a costly Republican showdown in Texas, a marquee Senate race in North Carolina, and early signs...

Talarico Wins in Texas, but Crockett Isn't Conceding

In Texas,
Talarico Wins,
but Crockett
Isn't Conceding

Mar 4, 2026 5:01 AM CST

In Texas, Talarico Wins, but Crockett Isn't Conceding

Citing voter disenfranchisement in Senate Democratic primary, Crockett plans to sue

(Newser) - State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in an expensive and fiercely contested Texas Senate Democratic primary that once again has the party dreaming of a big upset in November. With 91% of votes counted, Talarico led Crockett 53% to 46%. Who Talarico will face depends on a May...

All Eyes on Two Pivotal
Races in Texas Primaries

Mar 3, 2026 6:48 AM CST

All Eyes on Two Pivotal Races in Texas Primaries

Republicans, Democrats have tight contests for John Cornyn's Senate seat

(Newser) - It's Election Day in Texas, with competitive Senate primaries for both Republicans and Democrats on the ballot, reports the Hill . At stake is whether Democrats will ultimately pull off the rare feat of flipping a GOP seat in their favor in the state.

GOP: On the Republican side, four-term

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Harris Backs Crockett in High-Stakes Texas Race

Harris Makes Her Pick in
High-Stakes Texas Race

Feb 28, 2026 10:10 AM CST

Harris Makes Her Pick in High-Stakes Texas Race

Ex-VP backs close ally Jasmine Crockett in pivotal Democratic primary for Senate

(Newser) - Kamala Harris just placed her biggest political bet since leaving office, throwing her support behind Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' tight Democratic Senate primary. In a recorded message to Texas Democrats first reported by the Texas Tribune , the former vice president and POTUS contender urged Dems to back Crockett as...

Democratic Primary Turnout Surges Past GOP in Texas

Voter Turnout in Texas
Might Make GOP Nervous

Feb 27, 2026 9:21 AM CST

Voter Turnout in Texas Might Make GOP Nervous

Turnout among Democrats, energized by Trump opposition, is ahead of GOP in red state

(Newser) - Democrats haven't won a statewide race in Texas for more than 30 years, but turnout ahead of the 2026 midterms might be making Republicans nervous. In the first week of voting, Democratic primary ballots have outpaced Republican ones—665,664 to 593,692—pushing total turnout past 1.25...

FCC Chief: Broadcasters
Should 'Pledge America'

Feb 21, 2026 8:50 AM CST

FCC Chief: Broadcasters Should 'Pledge America'

Critics say Brendan Carr's call to air 'patriotic,' pro-US programming raises First Amendment worries

(Newser) - FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr is urging TV and radio stations to sign on to a new "Pledge America Campaign" that promotes what he calls patriotic, pro-US programming ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. In a statement on Friday, Carr said the semiquincentennial is a chance to highlight the...