AXIOS (Asher Price) - James Talarico wins Democratic primary in Texas' U.S. Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico of Austin defeated U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Texas, per a race call by the Associated Press. Why it matters: Talarico's victory sets the stage for a battle royal that promises to be among the most expensive contests of the year, as Democrats hope President Trump's unpopularity translates to red-state victories. - It also further raises the profile of Talarico, a media darling who has framed his argument against Republicans in terms of his Christian faith . The latest: As of 1:45am CST, Talarico has 53.2% of the vote, and Crockett 45.5%, per results from 60% of polling locations statewide according to the Texas Secretary of State's Office. The…