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Why Jasmine Crockett's Senate Run Has Thrown Texas Into Chaos

She launched a Senate campaign focused on mobilizing new voters and challenging the Republican field.

Why Jasmine Crockett's Senate Run Has Thrown Texas Into Chaos
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Jasmine Crockett launched a Democratic campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, turning the 2026 contest into a closely watched race. She says she aims to mobilize new voters as she faces a Democratic primary challenge and a Republican field that includes incumbent John Cornyn.

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Democratic Senate candidate in Texas

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Democratic Senate candidate

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and target of Crockett’s campaign criticism

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Republican representative and Senate candidate

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican incumbent facing reelection and a competitive primary

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Jasmine Crockett Enters Texas Senate Democratic Primary

Outlets report that Jasmine Crockett is running in the Texas Democratic Senate primary and has drawn criticism from Republican lawmakers. Left-leaning outlets focus on Republican criticism of Crockett, with one article rebutting a comparison aimed at her. Center outlets describe debate over her general-election appeal and support for her ability to mobilize voters, alongside reports that GOP polling helped raise her profile. Right-leaning outlets emphasize criticism of Crockett and the argument that her candidacy could benefit Republicans.

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