As the candidate filing period for the 2026 midterm elections opens, questions remain about whether U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett will enter the Senate race. Although campaigns have been active for months, the official primary candidate list will only be finalized after approval by local political parties and the secretary of state.
The filing period starts this Saturday and lasts for one month. Texans must submit their candidacies during this time. Primary winners will move on to the general election in November. Voters across the state will select nominees for a variety of contests, including county, state, federal, and judicial positions.
One of the most anticipated contests is the Democratic primary for the Senate seat held by Republican John Cornyn. Representative Jasmine Crockett from Dallas has indicated she is seriously considering a run in this primary.
“I’m exploring running in the Democratic Senate primary for the seat held by longtime Republican incumbent John Cornyn,” said Crockett.
Her statements and interviews have fueled speculation about her possible candidacy. Crockett has emphasized she will only run if there is a strong chance of winning.
“I won’t run for a lost cause. I’m looking at data and commissioning polls to determine if my Senate candidacy could result in victory,” she explained.
As the filing deadline approaches on December 7, political observers will continue debating how major races like this will shape up.
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Author’s summary: Jasmine Crockett is carefully weighing her decision to challenge Senator John Cornyn in 2026, prioritizing data and viable paths to victory before entering the race.