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LtTx

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29. Here you go.....
Fri Feb 20, 2026, 10:58 AM
13 hrs ago

White voters are projected to make up approximately 44% of likely voters in the March 2026 Texas Democratic primary. The remaining 56% consists of Latino (28%), Black (23%), and other (5%) voters. This demographic reflects a shift in the party's base, which is increasingly diverse, though white voters remain a significant segment.
APSA Preprints
APSA Preprints
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Key 2026 Primary Demographic Highlights:
White Likely Voters: 44%
Latino Likely Voters: 28%
Black Likely Voters: 23%
Other/Undisclosed: 5%
Gender: 60% Women, 40% Men
Generations: 35% Silent/Baby Boomer, 25% Gen-X, 40% Millennial/Gen-Z
University of Houston
University of Houston
While the Texas Democratic primary population is 44% white, this group often splits their support between candidates, with some polls indicating a 14-point advantage for specific candidates among white voters. Other studies indicate that white women with college degrees are 15 points more likely to lean Democratic.
Pew Research Center
Pew Research Center
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cable show rampartd Thursday #1
I'm interested in what Talarico has to say. YodaMom2 Thursday #2
He'll probably try to defend Bari Weiss BannonsLiver Thursday #3
That's right, I forgot about that. YodaMom2 Thursday #4
I cut ties as a fan more than a decade ago. BannonsLiver Thursday #5
Same. YodaMom2 Thursday #8
Him perhaps, but certainly not most of them. pandr32 11 hrs ago #52
what would he be defending? themaguffin 14 hrs ago #22
Ok SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #26
huh? themaguffin 13 hrs ago #27
This might explain it better SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #50
yeah themaguffin 11 hrs ago #51
Good SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #53
yeah themaguffin 11 hrs ago #54
I watched Bill for first time Tree Lady 15 hrs ago #14
Fuck Bill Maher Prairie Gates Thursday #6
This message was self-deleted by its author Abolishinist Yesterday #10
James Talarico will need a lot of patience - I hope he's ready for this FakeNoose Thursday #7
Not a fan of Maher, but it will be an interesting test for Talarico Ilikepurple Thursday #9
Crockett is far more qualified SocialDemocrat61 16 hrs ago #11
More qualified how? Boo1 15 hrs ago #13
She's actually served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #15
well, LtTx 14 hrs ago #17
Republicans are not going to vote for a Democrat SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #19
Talarico is the only Democrat of the two who actually had republicans vote for him SSJVegeta 13 hrs ago #31
For every republican he gets SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #32
Not tracking the logic there SSJVegeta 12 hrs ago #36
I don't doubt it SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #38
Sounds like based on the responses you are getting, most others arent either SSJVegeta 12 hrs ago #41
A lot will SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #44
Being white has nothing to do with it in my opinion SSJVegeta 10 hrs ago #59
Post removed Post removed 10 hrs ago #65
Why do you think Crockett is more qualified? SSJVegeta 10 hrs ago #66
If this is actually true pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #48
So you're saying black voters don't matter? SocialDemocrat61 11 hrs ago #49
No, that's what you're saying pinkstarburst 11 hrs ago #55
Not.what I'm saying at all SocialDemocrat61 10 hrs ago #63
I can tell you're not from Texas pinkstarburst 10 hrs ago #67
This strawman is insane SSJVegeta 2 hrs ago #69
Black voters, especially Black women voters, are the most dependable, reliable and consistent voters Quiet Em 9 hrs ago #68
This seems grossly offensive to Democrats gulliver 10 hrs ago #62
Well said. hamsterjill 10 hrs ago #64
Some posters from other states do not understand Texas politics. hamsterjill 12 hrs ago #34
Crockett has almost always been on the right side of the issues in the past SSJVegeta 12 hrs ago #40
Thank you for your sweet post. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #58
I am so hopeful for Talarico pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #47
You are correct. hamsterjill 11 hrs ago #57
Of course pinkstarburst 10 hrs ago #60
She cannot win statewide in TX LtTx 14 hrs ago #16
Yes, let's piss off African Americans SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #18
The goal is to.... LtTx 14 hrs ago #20
By what measure does he have the best chance SocialDemocrat61 14 hrs ago #21
Polls don't vote. LtTx 14 hrs ago #23
A hunch? SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #24
Here you go..... LtTx 13 hrs ago #29
Proves nothing SocialDemocrat61 13 hrs ago #30
Sounds like you're implying pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #37
No it's implying SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #39
Well, then we can say the same pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #43
Hispanics will be more excited for SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #46
I truly hope Talarico wins the primary pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #35
This message was self-deleted by its author LtTx 13 hrs ago #28
Let me guess, you aren't from Texas? pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #42
So the white man who's never served in Congress SocialDemocrat61 12 hrs ago #45
I believe that most of us are saying LtTx 10 hrs ago #61
He's a potentially good candidate, but yeah lesser known. These appearances are a good opportunity for him to themaguffin 15 hrs ago #12
I am a lifelong Texan TexasBushwhacker 13 hrs ago #25
I already voted in the Tx primary pinkstarburst 12 hrs ago #33
I don't watch Bill Maher for any reason. Iggo 11 hrs ago #56
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