U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett and state legislator James Talarico are locked in a tight race for the U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Texas, according to a poll released Thursday. Newsweek reached out to Crockett and Talarico’s campaigns for comment via email. Texas, typically a more conservative state, may be among those determining U.S. Senate control in the 2026 midterms. Democrats are hoping for a perfect storm to flip the state’s seat, currently held by Republican Senator John