Will Jasmine Crockett Run for Senate?
As the filing period for the 2026 midterm elections begins, uncertainty surrounds whether U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett will enter the Senate race. The campaign season has been active for months, but the official candidate list for the March primaries will only be confirmed once local parties and the secretary of state approve filings.
Filing Period Details
The filing window for primary candidates opens this Saturday, allowing Texans one month to submit their candidacies. Winners of the primaries will move on to the November general election. Voters statewide will select nominees for county, state, federal, and judicial positions.
Key Questions as Filing Opens
With the filing period approaching, several significant races remain uncertain, including Crockett's potential Senate bid.
Jasmine Crockett's Senate Prospects
For several weeks, Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, has indicated she is considering running in the Democratic primary for the Senate seat currently held by Republican John Cornyn. Media speculation has grown with each interview she gives, suggesting a possible candidacy.
"She’s looking at data and commissioning polls to determine if her Senate candidacy could result in victory."
Crockett emphasizes that she will not pursue a hopeless campaign, weighing her chances carefully before making a final decision.
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