Crockett and Talarico ready for Senate debate as Democrats hope for breakthrough in GOP-heavy Texas

Democrats hoping to win a U.S. Senate race in Republican-heavy Texas are scheduled to debate Saturday, their first in a primary campaign that features a contrast of styles more than policy differences.

The debate between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico is set for 2 p.m. during the Texas AFL-CIO’s political convention in Georgetown. The primary is March 3.

Crockett and Talarico are running for the seat held by four-term Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who faces two primary challengers.