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Representative Crockett Joins 2026 Senate Race
Representative Jasmine Crockett has entered the race for the U.S. Senate in Texas, injecting new energy into a crowded Democratic primary.
Crockett’s decision to run came after months of speculation and comes at a pivotal moment for her political career. The second-term Dallas congresswoman gained national attention through direct confrontations with Republicans and cultivated a strong online following that has made her the party’s most successful fundraiser in her district.
Her campaign website states: “I’m running for the United States Senate because I believe Texas deserves a Senator who will be an independent voice for all 30 million Texans – not a rubber stamp or party line vote for Donald Trump.”
Although she entered the race late, Crockett is considered a serious candidate. Recent Democratic internal polling suggested her viability among primary voters exceeds that of state representative James Talarico, another prominent figure in the race.
Talarico welcomed news of Crockett’s candidacy while maintaining his own campaign remains competitive.
Crockett’s run removes the possibility for other House Democrats in North Texas to have a second-term incumbent as an opponent.
This decision follows months of uncertainty surrounding her Dallas-based district. A mid-decade GOP redistricting plan reduced Democrat-leaning seats, potentially threatening multiple Democratic candidates by forcing two representatives from the same area into one competitive seat.
She has secured financial backing with $4.6 million reported on hand for her campaign.
Crockett cited her internal polling showing potential viability against the Republican incumbents Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt as a reason to enter the race, though public surveys have not indicated she leads them or the leading Republican contenders, John Cornyn and Colin Allred (who announced his withdrawal from the primary).
Her sharp communication style has established Crockett as a highly visible yet controversial political figure within the party.
