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Jasmine Crockett Mulls Texas Senate Run, Shares Internal Polling With Rivals Ahead Of Filing Deadline

03:23 PM, 12/05/2025
Jasmine Crockett Mulls Texas Senate Run, Shares Internal Polling With Rivals Ahead Of Filing Deadline

Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirmed she has reached out to other Senate contenders and will make a "special announcement" in Dallas Monday at 4:30 p.m., shortly before the Texas filing deadline. Crockett, 44, has built national name recognition and says she would only run if polling she commissioned shows she can win a general election by expanding the electorate. A late-September UH/TSU poll put her ahead in a hypothetical Democratic primary (31%) but showed GOP contenders John Cornyn, Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton beating her in head-to-head general-election matchups. Party operatives are divided over her statewide viability.

Jasmine Crockett Weighs U.S. Senate Bid

As speculation mounts about a potential U.S. Senate campaign, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett confirmed she has contacted other candidates in the race and is planning a "special announcement" in Dallas at 4:30 p.m. on Monday — roughly 90 minutes before Texas' filing deadline.

Why Her Move Matters

Crockett, 44, who represents much of Dallas in Congress, has built a national profile and a sizable fundraising network in under four years in office. Her visibility has been amplified by frequent national cable news appearances and active social media posts that often highlight confrontations with Republicans during committee hearings.

Polling, Outreach And Potential Entry

She told CBS News she would not confirm the content of Monday's announcement but acknowledged calling several current candidates last Sunday to discuss polling she has received and to answer questions about a possible entry into the contest. A campaign spokesman for state Rep. James Talarico said Talarico called Crockett over the weekend but that no polling data was shared; Colin Allred did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

"It's tough for those guys, if she runs, she is popular with the Democratic base," an unnamed Texas Democratic lawmaker told CBS News. "From polling I've seen, she will be in the driver's seat if she runs. ... A couple of months ago, I didn't believe it, but now I would say there is a better than average chance that she runs."

Where She Stands In Polling

A University of Houston/Texas Southern University poll conducted between late September and Oct. 1 placed Crockett ahead in a hypothetical Democratic primary with 31% support. The same survey showed state Rep. James Talarico and former Rep. Beto O'Rourke (who is not running) tied at 25% each, while former Rep. Colin Allred registered 13% and 6% were undecided.

However, that poll also indicated Crockett would trail likely Republican general-election opponents — incumbent Sen. John Cornyn, Rep. Wesley Hunt and Attorney General Ken Paxton — in head-to-head matchups.

Party Reaction And Prospects

Democratic operatives are split. Some say Crockett would be a frontrunner in a statewide Democratic primary because of her strong base and name recognition. Others caution that, while she may perform well in a primary, building the broader statewide coalition needed to win a November general election would be difficult.

"If she does this, I blame Beltway people and Beltway consultants for talking her into this because there's no way" she can win statewide, said a Democratic operative monitoring the contest.

The contest promises to be closely watched: on the Democratic side, Colin Allred and James Talarico are already campaigning, while the Republican primary could be competitive as Cornyn faces challenges from Wesley Hunt and Ken Paxton. Crockett's announcement — and whether she presents internal polling that convinces skeptical Democrats — could reshape the race in the final hours before the filing deadline.

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