The Texas primary results are in, and James Talarico beat Jasmine Crockett in the race for the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in the fall. Republicans are heading for a May runoff between incumbent James Cornyn and Texas AG Ken Paxton.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett faced widespread mockery after suggesting Republicans rigged the Texas Senate primary she lost to James Talarico and claiming "cheating" occured.

Talarico and Crockett have gained national attention in the race to galvanize Democratic voters at a time when their party's approval rating among supporters has sunk. Here's what to know about the two Democrats and why their race matters to the nation.

Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight.

CBS News projects Democratic state Rep. James Talarico has defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary for Senate in Texas. Longtime Republican Sen. John Cornyn faces a runoff in late May against state Attorney General Ken Paxton.

James Talarico won a come-from-behind victory over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, according to The Associated Press, a victory operatives in both parties believe could lead to a competitive general election in the state this November.

Texas Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in what could be one of the most closely watched races in this year's midterms.