Summary
Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, expressed happiness about Democratic Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's decision to run for the U.S. Senate in Texas. Crockett is entering the 2026 Texas Senate race, which is expected to be competitive and costly. Her candidacy has drawn significant attention and reactions from both Republicans and Democrats.
Key Facts
- Jasmine Crockett has filed paperwork to run for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
- Mike Johnson, a Republican leader, publicly welcomed her candidacy.
- President Donald Trump has criticized Crockett, calling her a "low IQ person."
- Crockett will compete in the Democratic primary scheduled for March 3, 2026.
- She will not run for reelection to her current House seat.
- Crockett succeeded Eddie Bernice Johnson in her congressional district in 2023.
- The Texas Senate race includes notable Republicans like Senator John Cornyn.
- Crockett has previously clashed with President Trump and other Republican leaders.
