US midterms: Jasmine Crockett concedes defeat to James Talarico in Texas Democratic primaries; urges party unity

State Representative James Talarico defeated Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in a costly and highly competitive Democratic primary for the Texas Senate, renewing hopes within the party of a potential breakthrough victory in November, AP reported.

Following her defeat, she called on the party to unify behind Talarico, who clinched the nomination overnight. In a statement, Crockett said, “Texas is primed to turn blue, and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person." She added, "This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track.”

Talarico will now face the winner of the Republican runoff, either Sen. John Cornyn or state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

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