Beto O'Rourke proved Texas was within reach, if only for a moment. Despite its turn red in 2024, the very people Trump is losing are often his new supporters in Texas. If Talarico beats Crockett — if Crockett's the nominee, it's immediately Safe GOP. Only a chance for Dems with a perfect storm: candidate misfires after a contentious primary, all compounding.
Updated 2026-02-18
Dem primary: Talarico vs. Crockett
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