U.S. Rep Jasmine Crockett, of Texas, the high-profile Democrat who represents a southern portion of the Dallas area, has officially joined the packed race for Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett launched a campaign Monday for the U.S. Senate in Texas, bringing a national profile to a race that may be critical to Democrats’ long-shot hopes of reclaiming a Senate majority in next year’s midterm elections.
North Texas U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett has formally entered the U.S. Senate race. She filed her candidacy on Monday. Crockett will face state Rep. James Talarico of Austin in the Democratic primary. KERA wrote that Crockett may have an advantage going into the race.
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