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Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico’s U.S. Senate chances in November
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Andrew Schneider , as published by Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Talarico is set to face Republican Ken Paxton in November.
In the upcoming US Senate election, James Talarico's campaign may be impacted by the silence of Jasmine Crockett. Crockett, a congresswoman from Dallas, previously competed against Talarico in the Democratic primary. Her current stance on supporting Talarico in the general election is unknown.
Talarico is set to face Republican Ken Paxton in November. Further information on this developing story can be found through Houston Public Media, which is continuing to follow the situation and provide updates as more details become available.
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Category: government Published: June 24, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS) Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? In the upcoming US Senate election, James Talarico's campaign may be impacted by the silence of Jasmine Crockett. Crockett, a congresswoman from Dallas, previously competed against Talarico in the…
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