Rep. Jasmine Crockett Announces Run for Senate, Rev. Frederick Haynes, III Files to Run for Her Old Seat

December 10, 2025

Representative Jasmine Crockett announced her candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas during a December 8 rally in Dallas, positioning herself as a fierce opponent of Trump and MAGA policies. Her announcement comes alongside other major Texas political developments, including Pastor Frederick Haynes III filing to run for her former congressional district and Colin Allred switching from the Senate race to pursue a House seat. These candidacies are converging now because filing deadlines for the 2026 congressional races occurred this week, with the political landscape further reshaped by a recent Supreme Court ruling on Texas congressional maps.

Who is affected

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (Senate candidate)
Republican Senator John Cornyn (incumbent she would potentially face)
Pastor Dr. Frederick Haynes III (running for Congress in Texas' 30th district)
Former Congressman Colin Allred (switching to run for 33rd congressional district)
Texas voters in the affected congressional districts
Democratic primary voters in Texas
President Donald Trump (mentioned as target of Crockett's opposition)

What action is being taken

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is running for U.S. Senate in 2026
Pastor Frederick Haynes III has filed to run for the Democratic nomination in Texas' 30th congressional district
Colin Allred is running for the 33rd congressional U.S. House seat in Texas

Why it matters

This matters because it represents a significant reshaping of Texas Democratic politics ahead of the 2026 elections, with a prominent congressional voice known for confronting Trump moving to challenge a veteran Republican senator. The timing is particularly significant as the Supreme Court's recent ruling on Texas congressional maps has altered the political landscape, and the confluence of candidacy announcements reflects strategic positioning by Democrats in a traditionally Republican-controlled state. Crockett's candidacy brings a combative, high-profile approach to what will be a closely watched Senate race.

What's next

The congressional primaries in Texas are scheduled for March 3, 2026.

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