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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Mulls 2026 Senate Bid Amid Redistricting

10/23/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) weighs a 2026 Senate bid after GOP redistricting threatens her Dallas district.
She said, "If you want to take my seat... there must be karma," signaling a Senate bid.
A Democratic primary poll shows Crockett at 31%.
Crockett raised $2.7 million last quarter.
Skepticism remains about translating her confrontational style statewide in Texas, where U.S. President Donald Trump won by 14 points in 2024.

History

Historical Context

Texas's redistricting process, initiated after the 2010 census, significantly favored Republicans, contributing to Donald Trump's 14-point victory in 2024. This manipulation of district boundaries, part of a broader trend seen in states like Wisconsin and Pennsylvania, has posed ongoing challenges for Democratic candidates, including Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who is now contemplating a Senate run amid similar redistricting threats.

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Story summary

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) weighs a 2026 Senate bid after GOP redistricting threatens her Dallas district.
She said, "If you want to take my seat... there must be karma," signaling a Senate bid.
A Democratic primary poll shows Crockett at 31%.
Crockett raised $2.7 million last quarter.
Skepticism remains about translating her confrontational style statewide in Texas, where U.S. President Donald Trump won by 14 points in 2024.

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