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Crockett Eyes Texas Senate Run, Leads Democratic Polls

11/5/2025

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U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett is considering a run for Texas U.S. Senate against incumbent John Cornyn.
Polls show Crockett leading the Democratic primary.
Other potential Democratic candidates include Beto O'Rourke and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, who have not yet announced.
The general election is set for November 3, 2026.
On the Republican side, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is ahead of Cornyn.

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Story summary

U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett is considering a run for Texas U.S. Senate against incumbent John Cornyn.
Polls show Crockett leading the Democratic primary.
Other potential Democratic candidates include Beto O'Rourke and U.S. Representative Joaquin Castro, who have not yet announced.
The general election is set for November 3, 2026.
On the Republican side, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is ahead of Cornyn.