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Jasmine Crockett launches US Senate bid in Texas

Crockett announced her Texas Senate bid and made affordability and economic security central themes of her campaign.

Jasmine Crockett launches US Senate bid in Texas
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This article1 analysis · Oct 12, 2026
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced a Democratic bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, making affordability a focus of her campaign and challenging President Trump in her announcement. She would first face state Rep. James Talarico in the Democratic primary.

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U.S. representative announcing a campaign for the U.S. Senate

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Texas state representative and Democratic Senate primary opponent

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President and target of Crockett’s campaign remarks

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator and potential general-election opponent

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

Former U.S. representative who left the Senate race to seek Crockett’s House seat

ALSO MENTIONED  Brian Williams, Missouri state senator and supporter of Crockett

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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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