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Early Voting Numbers Favor Democrats in Texas Senate Race

Jamie Jackson
February 24, 2026

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DALLAS (AURN News) — Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, continues to build momentum as early voting progresses in the Texas U.S. Senate race.

In Dallas County, Democrats are showing strong early turnout. According to data from the Texas Secretary of State’s office, 65,806 Democrats have voted early so far, compared with 21,374 Republicans.

Texas state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate speaks to media after he voted in Austin, Texas, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

A recent poll suggests Crockett may also be competitive in a potential general election matchup. Despite claims by some critics that as a Black woman she would not perform as strongly against Republican candidates as her Democratic primary opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, D-Texas, new data suggests otherwise.

The poll from Hart Research found Crockett currently leads Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton 49% to 45%.

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Jamie Jackson is an Emmy-nominated television and radio broadcaster who has served American Urban Radio Networks since 2015. He previously covered the Obama and Trump administrations as a White House Correspondent and Pool Reporter for AURN News. Jamie hosted a national PBS television special in 2023 and over the years has worked as a TV news anchor and local NPR host for stations across the country. His work has been honored by numerous organizations, including the NAACP and the Virginia Farm Bureau.