Rep Jasmine Crockett

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett officially launched her 2026 U.S. Senate campaign Monday, December 8, 2025, holding a high-energy event in Dallas that drew supporters from across Texas. Crockett, 44, will face state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary, with the winner set to challenge the Republican nominee — either Sen. John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Crockett’s announcement came the same day former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate bid to instead run for Congress. Earlier Monday, Crockett released a campaign video featuring her saying nothing while audio of former President Donald Trump plays, including a remark calling her a “very low IQ person.” She turns to the camera and smiles as the message “Crockett for U.S. Senate” appears, signal

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