Texas Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett is reportedly weighing a bid for the U.S. Senate, spurred by recent polling data. Crockett discussed her potential candidacy and shared insights from the polling data with CNN’s Jake Tapper, indicating that she plans to announce her decision before Thanksgiving. This move comes as Democrats seek to strengthen their presence in Texas, a state where demographic shifts and evolving political landscapes present both challenges and opportunities for the party.
Crockett’s remark, “Listen, they are in a civil war right now,” hints at internal divisions within the Texas Republican Party, which could create an opening for a well-positioned Democratic candidate. The current Texas senators are Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz. While Cornyn’s seat isn’t up for election until 2026, Cruz is up for re-election in 2024. With rising stars in the Democratic Party like Crockett potentially entering the fray, the upcoming Texas Senate races are poised to be closely watched and intensely contested.