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Jasmine Crockett Confirms She Will Run In Texas' U.S. Senate Race As Poll Shows Her Leading Dems

Crockett confirmed she will seek the Democratic nomination for Texas's U.S. Senate seat.

Jasmine Crockett Confirms She Will Run In Texas' U.S. Senate Race As Poll Shows Her Leading Dems
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirmed she will run for the U.S. Senate in Texas, while former Rep. Colin Allred announced he was leaving the Democratic primary. A poll cited in the story placed Crockett ahead of other potential Democratic candidates.

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Representative and candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas

PRIMARY SUBJECT

Texas state representative campaigning for the Senate seat

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in Allred's statement

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Republican challenger to Cornyn

Beto O'Rourke
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former Senate candidate included in the poll

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Incumbent Republican senator whose seat Crockett is seeking

Colin Z. Allred
Former U.S. Representative (D-TX)

Former representative who announced he was leaving the Senate race

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Jasmine Crockett Announces Texas Senate Campaign With Launch Video

Outlets agree that Representative Jasmine Crockett announced a campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas, entering the Democratic primary. Left-leaning outlets focus on what her candidacy could mean for Democrats in Texas, mixing supportive treatment of her launch video with concerns about statewide electability. Center outlets focus on the race and Crockett’s statewide appeal, including campaign details and criticism from political opponents. Right-leaning outlets more often criticize her launch and question her prospects, sometimes presenting her campaign as an advantage for Republicans.

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