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Jasmine Crockett Enters Texas Senate Race as Reports Detail GOP Push to Elevate Her

The last‑day move forced a reshuffle that leaves her facing James Talarico in a March 3 Democratic primary.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, speaks to reporters after announcing her run in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, talks to reporters after announcing her candidacy for U.S. Senate at the Frederick Douglass Human Services And Justice Center in Dallas on Dec. 8, 2025.
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett speaks at a "Yes On Prop 50" volunteer event at the LA Convention Center on Nov. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • NOTUS and other outlets report the NRSC seeded favorable polls and digital recruitment to encourage Crockett to run, with discussions about outside groups to bolster her in the primary.
  • Crockett formally filed Monday and launched a campaign that spotlights clashes with President Donald Trump, featuring his insults in her announcement video.
  • Republican leaders cheered her entry, with Trump calling her bid “a gift to Republicans” and Speaker Mike Johnson saying he was “absolutely delighted.”
  • Texas’ mid‑decade redistricting reshaped North Texas districts and spurred last‑minute filings, including Colin Allred’s shift to a House race and Frederick Haynes III entering the 30th District.
  • If no Democrat wins a majority on March 3, a runoff will be held in May, while the GOP primary features Sen. John Cornyn facing Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.