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Democrats had record turnout in Texas’ Senate primary. Can they flip the seat?
March 13, 2026·28 min·2 clips
Democrats shattered Texas primary turnout records, even surpassing Republicans for the first time.
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A sharp Friday politics episode on Texas Democratic turnout and the DHS shutdown fight now hitting workers and travelers.
Texas gives the episode its clearest political signal: Democrats drew 2.3 million votes in a primary between James Tallarico and Jasmine Crockett, a record for a statewide primary in the state by Domenico Montanaro's count.
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