Two Democrats Debate Ahead of Texas Senate Primary
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Georgetown, Texas. Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and State Representative James Talarico debated Saturday at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention, marking their first head-to-head contest in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary. The candidates outlined competing strategies to unseat Republican Sen. John Cornyn, criticizing Trump-era policies and focusing on education, economic security and immigration. Polls before the debate produced mixed results, with Emerson College and Texas Southern University reporting conflicting leads. The hourlong Nexstar-hosted event livestreamed across Texas and precedes early voting beginning Feb. 17 and the March 3 primary election. Campaign filings are pending. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- John Cornyn has held Texas' U.S. Senate seat for more than two decades.
- The Democratic primary field became set in early December, designating leading contenders.
- Competing polls (Emerson College; Texas Southern University) released showing different front-runners ahead of the debate.
- An hourlong Nexstar-hosted debate between Crockett and Talarico occurred at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention on Jan. 24.
- Early voting begins Feb. 17, with the primary election scheduled for March 3.
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The debate increased visibility for both Democratic campaigns, the Texas AFL-CIO as host, media partners livestreaming the event, and voters seeking information ahead of early voting starting Feb. 17; candidates with stronger statewide recognition gained immediate exposure.
Incumbent Sen. John Cornyn faces heightened attention from Democratic challengers, while both campaigns will need to allocate resources to post-debate organizing and outreach before the March 3 primary.
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