James Talarico Wins Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate Race in Texas

State Rep. James Talarico, the 36-year-old former middle school teacher who built a national profile by fusing progressive politics with unapologetic Christian faith, won the Democratic nomination for the United States Senate in Texas, the Associated Press called early Wednesday after Tuesday’s election, defeating U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in one of the most closely watched and expensive primaries in the country.

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“Tonight, the people of our state gave...