It looks like Texas politics just turned up the volume.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, one of the most unfiltered and unapologetic voices out of Dallas, officially filed to run for the U.S. Senate — and she did it right on the state’s filing deadline. The timing couldn’t have been more dramatic: her entrance came just hours after Colin Allred dropped out to reclaim his seat in Congress.
Now it’s Crockett versus James Talarico in the March 3 Democratic primary, both aiming for a shot at unseating Republican Sen. John Cornyn. And Cornyn’s not exactly coasting himself — he’s caught in a three-way battle with Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt for the GOP nomination.
Crockett, now in her second term, brings more than policy chops to this race. She’s got $4.6 million in campaign cash and a growing national reputation for standing her ground, especially in those viral showdowns with House Republicans that always seem to hit social media before the gavel even drops.
But Talarico’s not stepping aside. The Austin-based rep has raised an eye-catching $6.2 million, setting the stage for what’s likely to be one of the most costly and closely watched Democratic primaries the state has seen in years.
Texas hasn’t seen Democrats hold a statewide seat since 1988, but with women like Crockett stepping forward — representing a new generation of bold, culturally fluent leadership — the narrative might finally be shifting. This isn’t just politics; it’s a signal that Texas’ political identity is evolving, and Black women like Crockett are right in the heart of that transformation.
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