US EditionTexas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign roiled as he denies referring to ex-rival as ‘mediocre Black man’
Colin Allred endorsed Jasmine Crockett after James Talarico allegedly disparaged him; 75% of Black likely primary voters support Crockett, according to recent polling.
- On Monday, former U.S. Representative Colin Allred posted a scathing video condemning James Talarico after a viral TikTok alleged a private Jan. 12 remark, urging voters to support U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett and saying Talarico `should not be our nominee for United States Senate`.
- On Sunday, a TikTok by Morgan Thompson alleging a Jan. 12 remark went viral, with Thompson saying the off-the-record Plano meeting produced Talarico saying he `signed up to run against a mediocre Black man`.
- Allies and some endorsers pushed back in James Talarico's defense while critics pressed the campaign; U.S. Rep. Julie Johnson has endorsed him, and Emerson College polling showed Talarico leading 47% to 38%.
- With the March 3 primary approaching, the allegation and Allred's rebuke represent the most searing blow yet to James Talarico, intensifying intraparty tensions in a dead heat race.
- With Texas pivotal to 2026 Senate control, the primary's dynamics involve a dispute over a James Carville fundraising pitch, Allred's endorsement of Crockett, and Talarico's alleged remark, which could impact the race.
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Democratic Senate primary erupts after candidate accused of ‘mediocre Black man’ remark
Texas Senate race Democratic primary erupts as state Rep. James Talarico is accused of calling former rival Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man" in private conversation with influencer.
Colin Allred blasts James Talarico over disputed TikTok allegation that he called him a “mediocre Black man”
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune February 2, 2026 In a scathing video Monday, former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred ripped state Rep. James Talarico for allegedly calling him a “mediocre Black man” and urged voters to support U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Talarico’s opponent in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Allred’s comments came after Morgan Thompson, a political content creator with the TikTok handle @morga_tt, posted a now-viral video alleging…
Former Rep. Allred Slams James Talarico Over Claim That He Called Him a 'Mediocre Black Man': 'We Don't Need You'
Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred slammed State lawmaker James Talarico over a claim that he called him a "mediocre Black man" during a private, off-the-record conversation with a podcaster.
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign roiled as he denies referring to ex-rival as ‘mediocre Black man’
With now just a month to go until Election Day, the Democratic primary for US Senate in Texas has become so fraught that a TikToker’s accusations have roiled the race and prompted a major endorsement in the backlash.
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