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An upset in Texas and a New Jersey primary

Early elections give Democrats an indication of which candidates can win.

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Halina Bennet
Feb 02, 2026
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United States Representative Jasmine Crockett and State Representative James Talarico each raised more than $6 million in the fourth quarter. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

In a major upset, Democrat Taylor Rehmet of Texas won a state legislative special election on Saturday with 57 percent of the vote, flipping a seat that had been held by Republi…

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