AUSTIN, TEXAS - James Talarico, a Democratic state lawmaker from Texas with a surging national profile, defeated Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a nationally known politician, progressive firebrand, and vocal critic and foil of President Donald Trump, to win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, according to the Associated Press.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Washington -- Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are set to face off in November in what's expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the cycle.

Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley will advance to November's general election for an open US Senate seat in North Carolina, CNN's Decision Desk projects, setting up a marquee contest critical for both parties.