Harris Rallies Support for Crockett in Texas Senate Primary

Vice President's last-minute robocall aims to boost Crockett against Talarico in final stretch

Feb. 28, 2026 at 12:20am

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In a last-minute push, Vice President Kamala Harris has recorded a robocall to rally support for Jasmine Crockett in her Democratic primary battle against state Rep. James Talarico for a Texas Senate seat. The call from one of the Democratic Party's biggest stars is seen as a jolt of momentum for Crockett in the home stretch of the closely watched primary race.

Why it matters

The Texas Senate race is seen as a key battleground, with the winner likely to have a strong chance of winning the general election. Harris' involvement highlights the national party's interest in the outcome and the importance of the seat.

The details

Harris' robocall message urges voters to support Crockett, a civil rights attorney and first-time political candidate, in the final days before the primary election. Crockett is running against the more experienced Talarico, who has served in the state legislature since 2019.

  • The primary election is scheduled for March 5, 2026.

The players

Kamala Harris

The current Vice President of the United States and a prominent Democratic Party leader.

Jasmine Crockett

A civil rights attorney and first-time political candidate running in the Democratic primary for a Texas Senate seat.

James Talarico

A state representative who has served in the Texas legislature since 2019 and is running against Crockett in the Democratic primary.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The primary election will be held on March 5, 2026, and the winner will face the Republican nominee in the general election.

The takeaway

Harris' involvement in the Texas Senate primary underscores the national significance of the race and the Democratic Party's efforts to rally its base in a key battleground state.