Texas state Rep. James Talarico scored an upset over U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the March 3 Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, according to CNN and Decision Desk HQ.
The 36-year-old former middle school teacher drew national attention for his Christian faith and populist message, running as a grassroots candidate.
Talarico addressed supporters during his election night watch party at Emo’s in Austin, Texas.
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“This movement is about whether the people will hold the power in this state and in this country,” Talarico said. “We launched this underdog campaign six months ago, and since then, tens of thousands of Texans have shown up to rally with us in every corner of the state.”
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate for Texas, James Talarico, speaks during his primary election night party in Austin, Texas, U.S., March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez
View more photos from Talarico’s Austin rally, along with rallies by Sen. John Cornyn and Gov. Greg Abbott, in the photo gallery below.
Supporters of James Talarico arrive at the candidate’s election night watch party at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026. Talarico is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
A volunteer prepares signs to hand out to attendees at the James Talarico election night watch party at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026. Talarico is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
Supporters of James Talarico arrive at the candidate’s election night watch party at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026. Talarico is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
Supporters of James Talarico arrive at the candidate’s election night watch party at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026. Talarico is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
Security personnel screen people entering the James Talarico election night watch party at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026. Talarico is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
Election signage is displayed outside a polling station at The Church on Congress Avenue during the primary election in Austin, Texas, U.S., March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez
People visit a polling station at the Oswaldo A.B. Cantu/Pan American Recreation Center during the primary election in Austin, Texas, U.S., March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez
People visit a polling station at Austin City Hall during the primary election in Austin, Texas, U.S., March 3, 2026. REUTERS/Joel Angel Juarez
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Supporters of James Talarico arrive at the candidate’s election night watch party at Emo’s in Austin, Texas, on March 3, 2026. Talarico is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Talarico rallies supporters in Austin after Senate primary win