State Rep. James Talarico, left, and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Democratic primary candidates for U.S. Senate, participate in a debate at the Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention in Georgetown on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026.

Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico show different fighting styles in first debate of Senate Democratic primary

During the hourlong debate, Talarico highlighted his history battling Republicans in the legislative arena, while Crockett framed herself as a ‘street fighter’ taking on the GOP outside Capitol Hill.

by Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune January 25, 2026January 25, 2026

During the hourlong debate, Talarico highlighted his history battling Republicans in the legislative arena, while Crockett framed herself as a ‘street fighter’ taking on the GOP outside Capitol Hill.

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Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico show different fighting styles in first debate of Senate Democratic primary