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flag Texas Democrat James Talarico won a tight primary, advancing to a May runoff after a controversial Colbert interview boosted his campaign.

flag Texas Democrat James Talarico won a tight primary against Jasmine Crockett, advancing to a May runoff against either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton. flag His campaign gained momentum after a controversial Stephen Colbert interview, which CBS chose not to air, citing FCC guidelines. flag Though CBS and the FCC denied political pressure, the decision sparked debate, with the interview going viral and boosting Talarico’s visibility and fundraising. flag Critics questioned Colbert’s role, while Republicans’ attempts to exploit the controversy backfired, potentially aiding Talarico’s bid to become the first Democrat to win a Texas Senate seat since 1988.

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