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Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico’s U.S. Senate chances in November
By Andrew Schneider at Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
The Dallas congresswoman, Talarico’s erstwhile rival in the Democratic primary, has yet to say whether she’ll campaign for him in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
In Piney Point Village , where voters tend to lean conservative, James Talarico's ability to garner support from the broader Democratic base will be crucial in his bid to unseat Ken Paxton. Jasmine Crockett's endorsement could help Talarico reach voters in the Houston area who may be undecided or leaning towards the Republican candidate. As a congresswoman from a neighboring city, Crockett's influence could extend into Harris County, where Piney Point Village is located. Her silence on whether she will campaign for Talarico may indicate a larger issue within the Democratic party, potentially affecting Talarico's chances in November. For voters in Piney Point Village, Talarico's success in uniting the Democratic party behind his candidacy will be a key factor in determining his competitiveness against Paxton in the general election.
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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? The Dallas congresswoman, Talarico’s erstwhile rival in the Democratic primary, has yet to say whether she’ll campaign for him in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton.
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