James Talarico wins Democratic primary in Texas' U.S. Senate race

"Voting in Dallas County, Crockett's home base, was wracked with confusion. Ahead of the election, Dallas and Williamson counties had closed centralized voting centers, which had been commonly used by voters of both parties, at the behest of local Republicans. Some voters reported scrambling to figure out their polling place and district court judges extended polling hours in both counties."

"Talarico's campaign had $4.8 million and Crockett's campaign had $3.5 million in cash on hand, per the most recent campaign finance filings. On top of that, millions of dollars flooded the race from political action committees supporting the candidates. Talarico for TX Senate and Lone Star Rising PAC were slated to spend about $16 million in advertising over the final month of the race."

"I can tell you now that people have been disenfranchised, Crockett told supporters Tuesday night."

In the Texas Democratic primary, Talarico holds a lead over Crockett with 53.2% versus 45.5% of votes counted from 60% of polling locations. Voting irregularities marked the election, particularly in Dallas County where centralized voting centers were closed at Republican request, causing voter confusion and prompting extended polling hours. The Texas Supreme Court ordered separation of votes cast after 7pm. Crockett alleged voter disenfranchisement. Talarico's campaign had $4.8 million cash on hand compared to Crockett's $3.5 million, with substantial PAC spending favoring Talarico at approximately $16 million in advertising versus $4 million for Crockett. Talarico will face the Republican primary runoff winner between Cornyn and Paxton.

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