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Jasmine Crockett Enters Texas Senate Race as Colin Allred Switches to House Bid

Allred’s exit on deadline day narrows the Democratic contest to a Crockett–Talarico matchup.

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks at a news conference in Washington, DC, on September 8, 2025.
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) gives remarks during a press conference with the Democratic appointees of the House Republican-led January 6th Subcommittee during a press conference in the Capitol Building in Washington, DC on Monday, September 8, 2025. Republicans have the ability to veto the Democratic appointees to the Republican-run reexamination of the January 6, 2021 insurrection. (Photo by Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA)(Sipa via AP Images)

Overview

  • Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed Monday to run for U.S. Senate in 2026, according to the Texas Democratic Party’s candidate list.
  • Former Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate campaign and filed for the newly drawn 33rd Congressional District, citing a desire to avoid a bruising primary and likely runoff.
  • Crockett will face state Rep. James Talarico, who has already filed and reported rapid early fundraising, in the March 3 primary.
  • Republicans have a competitive primary for Sen. John Cornyn’s seat, with Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt challenging the incumbent.
  • A recent Supreme Court ruling allowing Texas’ mid-decade maps to stand has reshaped Dallas-area districts and triggered late candidate moves, including in districts 30, 32 and 33.