Jasmine Crockett Announces Bid for U.S. Senate in Texas
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, announced Monday that she is running for the U.S. Senate, entering the Democratic primary as candidates prepare to challenge Republican Sen. John Cornyn in the 2026 election.
Crockett, a Dallas congresswoman known for her outspoken stance against political corruption and her calls for structural reform within government, launched her campaign ahead of the state’s final filing deadline.
Her announcement comes amid a shifting Democratic field. Former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred exited the race Monday morning, while state Rep. James Talarico, D-Austin, has said he will remain in the contest.
In her campaign launch, Crockett said her decision to run is rooted in both accountability and legacy, not only the legacy of leadership Texas has historically lacked at the federal level, but the future being shaped for the next generation of Texans.
“Texas deserves a senator who will be an independent voice for all 30 million Texans — not a rubber stamp or party-line vote for Donald Trump,” Crockett said in a statement. “I’m a battle-tested fighter who’s gone toe-to-toe with Governor Abbott and Attorney General Paxton, and I’ve faced hundreds of attacks from Trump himself. I’ve built winning coalitions and brought together voters of all backgrounds, all stars and stripes, and every walk of life under the common belief that government should be of and for the people.”
First elected to Congress in 2022, Crockett has made accountability and accessibility central to her political identity, often framing her work as part of a broader effort to reshape how public officials serve their constituents.
“Since running for office, I have vowed to increase accountability and accessibility to every office I’ve held,” she said. “Through it all, I’ve never lost sight of the people.”
Crockett added that her Senate run is driven by a desire to leave behind a legacy that prioritizes everyday Texans over partisan loyalty.
“That’s why I’m running now—to get Texas back on track and to be a fighter for the middle class, hard-working Texans, ranchers, farmers, young families, oil workers, small businesses and the everyday people who make our state a vibrant economic powerhouse,” she said.
If elected, Crockett would seek to help redefine Texas’ political legacy at the federal level, particularly as Democrats attempt to gain traction in a state that has remained under Republican control in statewide races for decades.
Cornyn, a four-term senator, is widely expected to seek re-election, setting up what could become one of the most closely watched Senate races in the country.
Crockett’s candidacy adds momentum to a Democratic effort focused on long-term change, signaling a push not only to win a seat, but to influence the direction Texas politics will take for years to come.
