Texas Senate primary tightens as Colbert interview is pulled near vote

The Texas Democratic U.S. Senate primary between Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico is heating up as early voting continues ahead of the March 3 primary. Talarico has gained national attention after CBS pulled his unaired interview with Stephen Colbert due to regulatory concerns, triggering a fundraising surge of about $2.5 million in 24 hours and boosting his profile. Crockett campaigns across Dallas–Fort Worth, arguing her federal experience, while both candidates chase momentum in a state where Democrats haven’t won a Texas Senate seat since 1988 and hope to build toward a November path to a majority.