The Daily Punch Is Crockett going to top Talarico?
Feb 20, 2026
A deep dive into the heated Texas Democratic Senate primary and whether one candidate can overtake the other. Fundraising, polling swings, and why Republicans are sitting this fight out get attention. A looming ethics probe into a GOP congressman and a misfired Democratic tariff resolution round out the conversation.
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Texas Senate Primary Is The Big Show
- The Texas Democratic Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico is the marquee 2026 race in the state.
- Crockett leads most polls despite Talarico outraising her and heavy pro-Tallarico spending.
Republicans Sitting Out The Democratic Primary
- Republicans have not spent to influence the Democratic primary despite interest in the outcome.
- GOP strategists may privately prefer Crockett but aren't publicly bankrolling her nomination.
Big Crowds Signal Momentum
- Both campaigns are drawing big crowds as a sign of enthusiasm and momentum.
- Talarico filled a 1,000-person event while Crockett drew 700 at a Fort Worth church.