U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas has lost the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, a result that closes out her time in Congress after her current term expires in early 2027.
The Dallas-area Democrat stepped aside from seeking reelection in her House district to pursue the statewide Senate bid. Her defeat in the March 3, 2026, primary means she will leave Capitol Hill at the end of this year.
Primary Results and Key Details
State Rep. James Talarico of Austin won the Democratic nomination with 52.4 percent of the vote to Crockett’s 46.2 percent. A third candidate, Ahmad Hassan, received the remaining share.
The race drew national attention as one of the highest-profile Democratic primaries of the 2026 cycle. It featured heavy spending, differing strategies on how best to compete in deep-red Texas, and strong turnout that set records for a Democratic primary in the state.
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Talarico built broader support across regions and demographic groups, particularly among Hispanic voters in key urban and South Texas areas. Crockett maintained strong backing in majority-Black precincts and her home base around Dallas.
Crockett’s Decision and Concession
Crockett declined to run for another term in Texas’s 30th Congressional District so she could focus fully on the Senate contest. That choice removed her from the House ballot regardless of the Senate outcome.
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After the results came in, she called Talarico to concede and urged Texas Democrats to unite behind him for the general election. In her statement, she emphasized that the effort was bigger than any single candidate and focused on the future of the state’s 30 million residents.
What Happens Next for Texas Democrats
Talarico now carries the Democratic banner in the November general election against the Republican nominee. The Republican side saw its own contentious primary, with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeating longtime Sen. John Cornyn in a May runoff.
Texas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1988. Party leaders viewed Talarico’s primary win as giving them their strongest possible candidate to challenge that long drought.
Crockett’s exit from Congress removes a high-profile voice known for sharp exchanges in hearings and a large social media following. Her loss marks the end of a rapid rise that took her from the Texas House to Congress in 2023 and then to a competitive statewide primary.
The outcome of the March primary remains a major talking point among Texas Democrats and observers tracking the party’s efforts to compete in the state.
