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Both Republican candidates lagged far behind Democratic candidate James Talarico.

The Austin Democrat’s haul is the largest-ever sum for a Senate candidate — in any state — in the first quarter of an election year.

Texas Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico appeared at a convention in Southern Dallas and made an appeal to primary voters who supported Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

While she didn't win the Texas Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, Rep. Jasmine Crockett dominated the Black vote in the party's primary. Now, political experts say James Talarico must win over Crockett's voters to have a chance in November.

Joseph Locke, author of "One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas," discusses how politics and religion have long been intertwined in the Lone Star state, why Talarico's messaging was so effective in the primary, and how it could impact the general Election in November.

Talarico, after winning a tight race against Crockett, is seeking to give Democrats their first win in a statewide election in more than 30 years.

Both Democratic candidates for Texas' U.S. Senate seat sat down with ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôº hosts to talk about their legislating styles and their belief in winning a blue seat for the state.

On the Republican side, Ken Paxton and John Cornyn were neck-and-neck and in position for a runoff, according to the poll from the University of Texas’ Texas Politics Project.

Stephen Colbert accused CBS of blocking an interview with Talarico from airing during his late-night broadcast on Monday. The interview, shared on YouTube, has millions of views and has allegedly resulted in millions of dollars in campaign contributions for Talarico.

Talarico, a Democratic candidate for one of Texas' U.S. Senate seats, was set to appear on "The Late Show" on Monday. Host Stephen Colbert lambasted the decision not to air the interview, which was shared on YouTube.

The survey findings released Monday come just eight days before the start of early voting.

Former Congressman Colin Allred had dropped out of the U.S. Senate race hours before Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett entered, becoming state Rep. James Talarico's opponent. The Texas Democratic Party leader said he wants candidates to get along.