Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett Officially Enters 2026 Senate Race
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett has officially entered the 2026 U.S. Senate race, filing just hours before the state deadline and immediately reshaping the Democratic primary. Crockett’s move came the same day Rep. Colin Allred exited the race, clearing a major obstacle and leaving her as the early Democratic frontrunner.
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Crockett — a fast-rising national voice for Democrats — is expected to face state Rep. James Talarico in the March 3 primary. Her late entry gives Democrats their strongest potential statewide contender in years, though Texas remains a tough battleground.
On the GOP side, Sen. John Cornyn is seeking reelection while facing challenges from Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt.
Crockett’s filing sets up one of the most closely watched Senate fights of 2026.