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Jasmine Crockett
U.S. Senator · Democrat Primary 2026
Democrat
About ✓ Verified
U.S. Representative from Dallas running on combative progressive politics, betting on driving Democratic enthusiasm and turnout in urban centers to flip Texas blue
Key Positions ✓ Verified
- Voting rights
- Criminal justice reform
- Healthcare access
- Economic equity
- Supreme Court reform (expand justices)
- Anti-Trump opposition
- Federal abortion rights
Strengths Sourced
- Strong national profile and name recognition
- Federal legislative experience in Congress
- Powerful progressive coalition backing
- Proven fundraising ability despite being outspent
- Appeals strongly to Black voters (80% support)
Concerns Sourced
- Significantly outspent by Talarico ($4.5M vs $21.5M)
- Viewed as potentially polarizing for general election
- Republicans signal they'd prefer to face her
- May struggle in rural Texas
- More partisan approach could alienate crossover voters
Endorsements ✓ Verified
- Congressional Black Caucus PAC (political organization)
- EMILY's List (political organization)
- SEIU Texas (labor union)
- San Antonio Express-News (editorial board)
- Colin Allred (elected official)
- U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (elected official)
- Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis (elected official)
- Texas Legislative Black Caucus (political organization)
- State Rep. Barbara Gervin-Hawkins (elected official)
- State Rep. Christian Manuel (elected official)
- Omega Network for Action (advocacy group)
- Cardi B (public figure)
- Former Vice President Kamala Harris (elected official)
Polling ✓ Verified
Latest polls show mixed results: University of Texas poll (Feb 2-16): 56% Crockett, 44% Talarico. Emerson College/Nexstar poll (Feb 26-27): 47% Crockett, 52% Talarico. University of Houston poll (Jan 20-31): 47% Crockett, 39% Talarico, 2% Hassan.
Fundraising ✓ Verified
$8.6 million total raised as of Feb 11, 2026 (includes $4.8 million transferred from House campaign). Campaign and allied groups have spent nearly $4.5 million on advertising vs Talarico's $21.5 million
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