Texas Senate Race Heats Up as Jasmine Crockett Weighs Campaign Announcement

Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett is weighing a run for the U.S. Senate, with a special announcement planned for Monday at 4:30 p.m. in Dallas, just 90 minutes before the candidate filing deadline.

Crockett has confirmed that she has spoken with potential opponents about polling data and her campaign strategy. Currently, she leads a hypothetical Democratic primary with 31% according to a poll by the University of Houston and Texas Southern University, while Democratic state Rep.

James Talarico and former Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke are tied for second with 25% each. Former Dallas Democratic Rep. Colin Allred has 13%, and 6% remain unsure. Although Crockett has gained a national following and fundraising momentum since her election, some political operatives express skepticism about her ability to win a general election against the leading Republican contenders, including four-term incumbent Senator John Cornyn, who is facing challenges from Republican Rep.

Wesley Hunt and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The internal dynamics of the Democratic primary could shift significantly if Crockett decides to enter the race, as she is seen as popular among the Democratic base.

However, concerns remain about her capacity to garner enough statewide support in a general election matchup against whichever Republican candidate emerges victorious from their primary.