DALLAS, Texas — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced Monday that she will run for U.S. Senate in Texas, entering a high-profile primary that could shape Democrats’ chances of reclaiming the Senate majority next year. Crockett, a two-term representative from Dallas known for her outspoken style and frequent clashes with Republicans, filed her candidacy shortly before the state’s deadline, according to reporting from The Guardian.
Crockett is seeking to unseat Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who is pursuing another term in a state where the GOP has dominated federal elections for decades. She joins state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, whose online challenges to Republican policies have drawn national attention. The race is viewed as pivotal for Democrats, who need to net four Senate seats to retake control in 2026.
Her decision follows the withdrawal of former Rep. Colin Allred, who ended his Senate bid Monday and instead filed to run for the newly drawn 33rd congressional district. Crockett had publicly weighed a Senate run for weeks, telling PBS News she would only enter if data showed she could win a general election, not just the primary.
Democrats have long eyed Texas as a potential battleground, though recent cycles have shown the state still leans strongly Republican. Crockett’s candidacy adds a prominent national voice to a contest expected to draw significant attention and funding.
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