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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign roiled as he denies referring to ex-rival as 'mediocre Black man'

With now just a month to go until Election Day, the Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas has become so fraught that a TikToker’s accusations have roiled the race and prompted a major endorsement in the backlash.

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James Talarico responds to allegations he called fellow Dem 'mediocre Black man'

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Texas Dem Senate candidate's 'mediocre' comment rocks race

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Democrat Taylor Rehmet on Flipping Texas Senate District

Elect Taylor Rehmet discusses his notable victory in a traditionally Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024. Rehmet discusses the grassroots approach that led to his win,

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A Democrat flipped a state Senate seat in Texas. Republicans say it’s a ‘wake-up call’ for the midterms

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On the issues: a Q&A with the Texas Democrats running for U.S. Senate

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Racial Debate Rattles Texas Democratic Primary for Senate

State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” to describe a former House member who is Black.

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Republican 'wake-up call': Special election shocker highlights GOP turnout and midterm risks

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Chairman of the Tarrant County GOP predicts Republicans will win back Senate District 9 in November

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Viral dispute over 'mediocre' comment exposes racial divides in Democrats' Texas Senate primary

The controversy over Texas state Rep.

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Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows

Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.

Texas Senate seat loss sends shockwaves through the Republican Party

When Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Trump-endorsed Leigh Wambsganss, he won an area in North Texas that President Donald Trump had just carried by 17 percentage points in 2024.

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Read Texas Senate District 28 candidate Riley Rodriguez's platforms

The A-J asked candidates questions ahead of the March primaries. Check out responses from Riley Rodriguez, a Democrat running for Texas State Senate District 28.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins a reliably Republican Texas state Senate seat, stunning GOP

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won a special election for the Texas state Senate on Saturday, flipping a reliably Republican district that Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

Republicans Make a Costly Push to Try to Save Cornyn in Texas

Senator John Cornyn, once seen as a potential Republican leader in his chamber, is now depending on wealthy party donors to survive a right-wing challenge.

Colin Allred slams James Talarico over alleged controversial remark in Texas Senate race

Allred was the first Democrat to run for U.S. Senate against incumbent Republican John Cornyn. He left the race in early December, just before Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett entered the primary, joining Talarico.

Texas primary between Crockett, Talarico turns ugly

The Senate Democratic primary in Texas has taken an ugly turn, with the increased infighting threatening to complicate the party’s chances of flipping the seat in November. The most notable