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Who is running for US Senate in Texas

Crockett’s entry into the race reshaped the Democratic primary after Colin Allred withdrew.

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Jasmine Crockett entered the Texas U.S. Senate race as Colin Allred withdrew, setting the Democratic primary field alongside James Talarico. The article outlines the candidates facing off in both parties’ March 3, 2026, primaries.

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U.S. representative and Democratic Senate candidate

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Democratic Senate candidate and Texas state representative

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President referenced in connection with Cornyn and Crockett

Wesley Hunt
R · TX-38

Republican Senate candidate and U.S. representative

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Republican Senate candidate and Texas attorney general

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Republican incumbent seeking reelection

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

Democrat who withdrew from the Senate race

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Jasmine Crockett Files to Run for U.S. Senate in Texas

Outlets on both sides report that Jasmine Crockett filed to run in the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate after Colin Allred left that race. Center outlets largely present the filing as reshaping the Democratic primary and add race context. Right-leaning outlets emphasize criticism of Crockett, including past controversies, and cast her candidacy as a potential liability for Democrats.

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