US EditionCrockett, Talarico Align on Much in Texas Senate Debate
Democrats Crockett and Talarico agree on taxes and health care but differ on Trump impeachment; Crockett supports it while Talarico remains cautious, debate held before hundreds of union members.
- At the Jan. 28, 2026, debate at the Texas AFL‑CIO convention, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and State Sen. Talarico largely aligned on domestic policy, including higher taxes and rolling back tariffs.
- With the March 3 primary looming, the event previewed themes for Democratic primary voters as Crockett, not seeking House reelection, vies to face Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton later this year.
- Addressing immigration enforcement, Crockett supports impeachment against President Trump, while Talarico calls for cutting ICE funding and redirecting money to communities.
- With the March 3 primary on the horizon, the debate offered an early test that could influence Democratic primary voters, whose nominee will face Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt and AG Ken Paxton later this year, and the story was updated on Jan. 28, 2026.
- Crockett's national profile suggests a high-profile campaign rooted in civil rights, while Talarico's statehouse record indicates legislative experience confronting Texas GOP policies; both back Medicare for All and universal basic income pilots.
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