Republicans are boosting Jasmine Crockett ahead of critical Senate primary

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Republicans in Texas, and nationwide, are looking to boost Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the closing days of the state’s Democratic Senate primary.

GOP spending on the race, which includes television ads and text messaging mobilization, underscores Republicans’ hope that Crockett, a congresswoman from Dallas, defeats Texas state Rep. James Talarico in the primary Tuesday. Some Republican operatives and leaders believe Crockett would be easier to defeat in November.

“I think Talarico is dangerous,” Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), who is locked in a high-stakes Senate primary of his own against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, said last month. “He’ll probably beat Jasmine Crockett, and he’s capable of raising a lot of money. And if you look at the head-to-head with Paxton, it’s tied.”

A group with ties to longtime Republican operatives has been sending text messages to voters in recent days that tout Crockett’s opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an issue that polling shows motivates the Democratic base. One Texan who regularly votes in Democratic primaries received the text messages, according to operatives working on the Texas races.

Republicans are boosting Jasmine Crockett ahead of critical Senate primary
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— Catherine Rampell (@crampell.bsky.social) 2026-02-27T18:31:38.075Z

[Fiendish Thingy]

1. Republicans want a Cornyn-Crockett race over a Paxton-Talarico race for sure. Nt

[CrispyQ]

2. Why couldn't she stay in the House longer? Same with Katie Porter?

I realize people want to move up, but isn't being a House rep better than not being in Congress at all? I was really disappointed when Porter left the House at the same time as Schiff. I see democrats filled both seats, but still, Katie & her white board should have been a weekly thing that the DNC promoted along with their never ending pleas for money.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. Crockett was gerrymandered out of her seat

Crockett was one of the Democrats targeted in the Abbott/trump gerrymander

[pat_k]

6. She was redistricted out of a seat.

I love her, but sure wish she had taken this cycle to stump for other candidates and then run against Cruz. I'll be happy with whoever wins, but Talarico has been on my radar for years and is a unique voice -- a voice against Christian Nationalism at a time when Christian Nationalism poses an existential threat. I'm pulling for him and would not be surprised if it were true that Trumpublicans fear Talarico more than they fear Crockett.

Whether Cruz ends up "welcoming" Crockett or Talarico as the new Junior senator from Texas, his days are numbered as the primary "loser" goes after his seat next.

[newdeal2]

11. Doesn't she have the higher position / experience?

I don’t like how everyone says that she should take a back seat and let James run unopposed. It seems dismissive of her qualifications.

Also: this is Texas. It’s going to take a miracle for either candidate to win.

[In It to Win It]

13. Yup. I have no confidence in Texas whatsoever no matter which one wins the nomination

[Cha]

12. Crockett Couldn't "Stay in the house".. the

PEDO Fascists Wouldn't let her.

[mcar]

17. Why couldn't Talarico stay in his state seat?

See how that works?

[LetMyPeopleVote]

3. The Talarico campaign is quoting this article

I voted for Talerico but I would be happy to campaign for and support Crockett

Link to tweet

[Shellback Squid]

4. I love Crockett and Talarico both equally, with a limited income I have donated to both but

now in good conscience I will donate to neither

[fujiyamasan]

9. There are more winnable races this November

You’re smart to not donate any more. If you’re looking for a good winnable candidate, focus on Peltola in Alaska. She has a better shot than either candidate does in Texas.

[Shellback Squid]

10. I donated to her too

[In It to Win It]

16. Peltola in Alaska is a winnable race. That is where my money is going

[poli-junkie]

7. Talarico is more competitive for the GE

[wnylib]

18. Due to Texas racism I think you might be right.

Also, Talarico has a religious background as a seminary student that might go over well in a general electio in Texas.

OTOH, could Black voters lose interest if Crockett does not win the primary?

I love Crockett. She has experience, smarts, courage, and a delightful way with words. We need her in government but can she win in a general election in a state like Texas?

[LetMyPeopleVote]

8. The Polling in the Texas Democratic Senate primary is all over the place

While I have already voted for Talarico, I would be very happy to support Crockett if she is the nominee. Texas Democrats are blessed with two amazing persons running for this seat which is why the polling has been all over the place.

Link to tweet

I thought our 2024 MD senate primary had some of the worst polling but TX you are the winner hands down. I really have no clue who will win on Tuesday and I am okay with that.

One or none of these polls got it right, I never seen no shit like this 🤷🏽‍♀️

Here is the latest average of the polling

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These numbers are all within the margin of error and so I would not be surprised to see either candidate emerge as the nominee. Again, Texas Democrats are blessed with two amazing candidates and we will be fortunate to have either candidate be our nominee to run against hopefully Paxton.

[AZProgressive]

14. I think she polls well no matter who she is facing from the GOP side

It is still close either way but polls show her with a slight lead.

I don't buy that Republicans have a crystal ball that shows them doing better with Crockett in the race especially considering their analysis is likely racist based on how they view Crockett.

I think Crockett can do well considering the national mood of the electorate.

[Blue Full Moon]

15. Telerico has been funded by republican donors.

[PeaceWave]

19. I heard Republicans are pulling for and funding Crockett.