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Could Dems flip Cornyn's seat? Talarico and Crockett face off in Texas Senate primary - MS NOW Reports
Today, early voting begins in the high-stakes Texas Senate primaries. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Rep. James Talarico are vying for the Democratic nomination. On the other side of the aisle, Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt are going against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican nomination.
MS NOW National Reporter Rosa Flores, Cook Political Reporter Dave Wassmerman and Texas Tribune Washington Correspondent Gabby Birenbaum join with more details on the races. - Aired on 02/17/2026.