Steve Kornacki: What Democrats' sky-high turnout in the Texas primary does - and doesn't - mean for November
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Key Points:
- Texas Democrats have outpaced Republicans in turnout for a midterm primary for the first time in a generation, with over 2.2 million ballots cast in the Democratic Senate primary, surpassing GOP turnout by more than 100,000 votes.
- This surge in Democratic primary participation reflects heightened enthusiasm among voters, particularly economically upscale, college-educated individuals motivated by opposition to Trump, marking a significant shift in Texas political dynamics.
- Despite the strong primary turnout, historical trends suggest that high Democratic primary participation does not necessarily translate into general election victories, as Texas remains a traditionally Republican state that Trump won by 14 points in 2024.
- The GOP Senate primary remains competitive, with Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken
