Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas is urging supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico as he rides on wider attention thanks to late-night host Stephen Colbert. The March 3 primary in Texas is the nation’s first big contest of the 2026 midterm elections, and early voting is underway. Talarico and Crockett ramped up their bids Thursday as some Democrats see increasing opportunity in November’s elections despite not having won a statewide race in Texas in more than 30 years. Colbert's pulled interview with Talarico put more of a spotlight on their race. Crockett rallied supporters at multiple stops around the Dallas area on Thursday.
