Overview
- Crockett officially filed Monday to run in Texas’ 2026 Democratic Senate primary, launching her campaign just before the state deadline.
- The move means she will not seek reelection to the 30th Congressional District she has represented since 2023.
- Former Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate bid and filed to run in the redrawn 33rd District, where Rep. Julie Johnson has also entered, as other Democrats weigh moves under the new map.
- State Rep. James Talarico remains a principal Democratic contender after rapid early fundraising, welcoming Crockett to what is now a tightened primary field.
- Republicans face a contentious primary with Sen. John Cornyn challenged by Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt, while Supreme Court–approved maps and Texas’ 50% primary rule make spring runoffs on both sides more likely.