On Wednesday morning, Jasmine Crockett conceded the Texas Democratic primary for Senate to Rep. James Talarico, ending a fiery months-long bid.

Talarico won by a narrow margin, though the exact tally is still being debated. On Tuesday night, Crocket and various outlets reported mass confusion at the polls due to legal disputes regarding voting precinct hours.

Crocket performed well in the state’s larger metropolitan areas, like Dallas and Houston. While Talarico’s support primarily came from the suburbs and areas with large numbers of white liberals and Hispanic voters, the BBC reports.

“This morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee,” Crockett said in a statement.

Crockett is a civil rights attorney who pivoted from local organizer to the U.S. House and entered the race with national name recognition and a base that loved her straightforward, no-nonsense platform.

Clips of her grilling Republicans in House hearings regularly traveled across social media feeds and appealed to those who saw her as someone who was unapologetic and outspoken. That visibility helped her quickly become a favorite for Democrats who wanted a fighter to take on GOP Sen. John Cornyn in November.

While Talarico — who holds a Master of Divinity degree from a Christian seminary — had a more subdued approach and a campaign built around his classroom background and populist messaging.

As the primary tightened, Crockett leaned harder into her record on voting rights, police accountability, and economic justice. When it became clear the math wasn’t there, she bowed out and congratulated Talarico, signaling she would support efforts to flip the seat.

“Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person. This is about the future of all 30 million Texans and getting America back on track. With the primary behind us, Democrats must rally around our nominees and win. I’m committed to doing my part and will continue working to elect Democrats up and down the ballot.”

​Even in defeat, Crockett’s profile is unlikely to fade. She still holds a House seat, a national fundraising network, and a digital footprint most politicians would envy. For a party trying to energize younger, more diverse voters, her voice — sharp, unapologetic, and camera‑ready — will remain hard to ignore.