State Rep. James Talarico, D-Georgetown, and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, are locked in an increasingly intense fight for the party’s nomination. The latest flashpoint came with a high-profile endorsement from former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, just one month before Election Day.

State Representative James Talarico used the word “mediocre” to describe a former House member who is Black. The controversy has repercussions for a key contest.

The former congressman said he had stayed neutral but stepped in after Talarico called him a “mediocre Black man” in a video.

An influencer said Senate candidate James Talarico called former opponent Colin Allred a “mediocre Black man. ” He insists he was only talking about Allred’s “method of campaigning. ”

As Texas Democrats relish a surprise win in the Republican-leaning Tarrant County state Senate runoff, their elation has been marked by a conflict between two of their most prominent candidates. Former U.

James Talarico faces widespread backlash after allegedly calling Colin Allred a "mediocre Black man" in a conversation with a political influencer.

State Rep. James Talarico forcefully pushed back Monday night against allegations from former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred, as a simmering feud erupted into a public fight over race and the future of the Texas Democratic Party.

Democrats Colin Allred and Julie Johnson sparred over ethics and immigration this week in an increasingly contentious congressional race. What began as a policy discussion in advance of the March 3 primary quickly turned personal at a meeting with The Dallas Morning News’ editorial board.