Overview
- Crockett filed on the final qualifying day to seek the seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn, launching a high-profile Democratic bid.
- She faces state Rep. James Talarico in a March 3 primary, creating a two-candidate contest following Allred’s decision to run for the House.
- Cornyn is pursuing reelection while confronting a competitive GOP primary that includes Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
- NOTUS reports the NRSC worked to elevate Crockett’s prospects by promoting polling and seeding support in progressive spaces, and Crockett cited favorable polls in her announcement.
- Early finance reports show Talarico raised about $6.3 million in late September with nearly $5 million on hand, while Crockett ended September with roughly $4.6 million, as Democrats eye a net gain of four Senate seats next year.