Overview
- A new Emerson College/Nexstar poll shows Talarico leading Crockett 47% to 38% among likely Democratic voters, with 15% undecided.
- Talarico frames the race around who can win in November and touts $13 million raised through Dec. 31 and a large volunteer network, according to his campaign.
- Crockett campaigns through smaller East Texas cities, highlights affordability and her broader record, and says she is unconcerned by the latest polling.
- The rivals are set to debate Jan. 24 in Georgetown ahead of early voting from Feb. 17 to Feb. 27 and the March 3 primary.
- Earlier surveys had Crockett ahead, but national handicappers still rate the general election "Likely R" and Democratic leaders have not counted Texas in their path to a majority.