Summary
Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic Representative, announced her candidacy for a Texas Senate seat. Her decision adds her to the race against fellow Democrat James Talarico. This move comes after Colin Allred decided to pursue a U.S. House seat instead.
Key Facts
- Jasmine Crockett is running for a Texas Senate seat.
- She announced her candidacy in Dallas.
- Crockett's opponent in the Democratic primary is James Talarico.
- Colin Allred exited the Senate race to run for a U.S. House seat.
- Democrats aim to unseat Republican Senator John Cornyn in the midterms.
- Crockett highlights polling suggesting she is a leading candidate.
- Texas has new congressional maps, adding Republican-leaning seats.
- The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Texas to use the new map for 2026 midterms.
