Texas Senate, Colbert and Talarico

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Texas' Senate primary race between Crockett and Talarico ramps up after pulled Colbert interview
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas on Thursday urged supporters to look at experience in a heated U.S. Senate primary with state Rep. James Talarico, who is riding a burst of wider attention in the race’s pivotal final stretch over his unaired interview with late-night host Stephen Colbert.

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After Colbert-CBS rift, interview with Texas Senate candidate James Talarico draws 85M views across YouTube & social
James Talarico's 'Late Show' interview controversy adds even more fireworks to a high-stakes Senate primary race in Texas
Talarico raises $2.5M after 'censored' Stephen Colbert appearance
State Rep. James Talarico is celebrating a huge surge of cash after his censored late-night appearance.

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Late-Night Host Stephen Colbert Isn't Backing Down From Public Dispute With CBS Bosses
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Texas Democratic Senate battle heats up ahead of March 3 Primary
His primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, was casting her ballot at the Oak Lawn Library in Dallas when asked if she had been offered a similar opportunity.

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Texas Senate race: Talarico appears on Colbert, Cornyn uses religious ad

Stephen Colbert show drama worth millions of dollars at right time for James Talarico

There is zero doubt who is already the winner of the first week of early voting in Texas, even if a single ballot hasn't been counted yet.

James Talarico says campaign raised $2.5 million after Colbert interview

Stephen Colbert alleged that CBS' lawyers advised him not to interview James Talarico, a Democrat who is running for U.S. Senate in Texas.

James Talarico Warns FCC ‘Censorship’ Is ‘Coordinated Effort’ by ‘Powerful’ to ‘Control’ Americans

The comments come after two interviews involving Talarico on ABC and CBS have made headlines in the past week.

John Cornyn and James Talarico campaign in Austin on first day of early voting: See the photos

Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico answers questions from the press after early voting at Gus Garcia Recreation Center in Austin Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico answers questions from the press after early voting at Gus Garcia Recreation Center in Austin Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

James Talarico stirs viral 'Late Show' moment. Who is the Texas Dem?

Here's what to know about the Texas Senate candidate.