Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic primary
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The congresswoman, who has established herself as a firebrand among fellow Democratic leaders, is looking to get on the ballot for Senate in November.
The numbers from early voting show 1.4 million voters cast ballots in the Democratic primary battle between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, known for her viral clap-backs aimed at Republicans, and state Rep. James Talarico, a rising star courting moderates with a populist-minded message.
Jasmine Crockett is speaking out after hundreds of Texas voters were turned away from polling places in Dallas County due to a Republican-led decision that caused confusion on Election Day.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, faced criticism after Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey was reportedly ejected from her Texas Senate campaign rally by armed guards on Monday.
It’s a risky move to intervene in a close primary, but Harris’s robocall will likely help Crockett turn out her base against James Talarico.
The extension comes as many Dallas County voters have been turned away from their polling place due to new restrictions on where they can vote.
The midterm elections officially begin Tuesday with primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. As war with Iran breaks out, Democrats and Republicans are figuring out who they want to lead their party into November’s general election,