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Cardi B Backs Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Race

2/27/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Cardi B endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Texas Senate primary and urged 164 million Instagram followers to vote early.
Crockett leads state Rep. James Talarico in polls and could outperform Republicans in the general election.
Her campaign strategy targets younger voters through unconventional methods, including nightlife venue outreach.
Early voting ends on February 27 ahead of the March 3 primary.

History

Historical Context

The 2018 U.S. midterm elections marked a significant shift in political representation, with a record 117 women elected to Congress, including the first Muslim women and openly gay governor. Voter turnout reached 50.3%, the highest for midterms since 1914, driven by organizations like EMILY's List and innovative campaigns targeting younger voters, reflecting a changing electoral landscape.

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Story summary

Cardi B endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Texas Senate primary and urged 164 million Instagram followers to vote early.
Crockett leads state Rep. James Talarico in polls and could outperform Republicans in the general election.
Her campaign strategy targets younger voters through unconventional methods, including nightlife venue outreach.
Early voting ends on February 27 ahead of the March 3 primary.

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