Harris offers James Talarico ‘full support’ after backing the wrong horse in Texas primary

Published March 4, 2026 1:18pm ET



Former Vice President Kamala Harris offered Democratic state representative James Talarico her “full support” after endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) in the Texas Democratic Senate primary.

Despite backing the wrong horse, Harris voiced satisfaction with the Tuesday primary, saying results showed the party was “energized like never before” and ready to “achieve something historic this fall.”

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