Jasmine Crockett Congratulates Opponent After Texas Senate Primary Loss

Crockett says Texas is 'primed to turn blue' as Democrats rally around their nominees

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Representative Jasmine Crockett has congratulated her opponent, State Representative James Talarico, after he won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Crockett, who received 46% of the vote compared to Talarico's 73%, said Texas is 'primed to turn blue' and called for Democrats to remain united to win in the general election.

Why it matters

This primary race was seen as an important test of the Democratic party's direction in Texas, a traditionally Republican state that has become more competitive in recent years. Crockett's concession and call for unity signals an effort to avoid a divisive intraparty battle and focus on flipping the Senate seat in the general election.

The details

Talarico claimed the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination after winning 73 percent of the vote, compared to Congresswoman Crockett's 46 percent, after 91 percent of the vote was counted, according to the Associated Press. In a post on X, Crockett wrote that she had called Talarico to congratulate him and said Democrats must rally around their nominees to win in the general election.

  • The primary election was held on March 3, 2026.

The players

Jasmine Crockett

A U.S. Representative from Texas who ran unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.

James Talarico

A Texas State Representative who won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.

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What they’re saying

“Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track.”

— Jasmine Crockett, U.S. Representative (X)

What’s next

Talarico will now face the Republican nominee in the general election for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

The takeaway

Crockett's concession and call for unity among Texas Democrats signals an effort to avoid a divisive intraparty battle and focus on flipping the Senate seat in the general election, which could be a key battleground in the national fight for control of the U.S. Senate.