Will Jasmine Crockett Run for Senate? Three Key Questions as Filing Opens
The filing period for the 2026 midterm elections has begun, raising questions about whether U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett will enter the Senate race. Despite months of campaigning, official candidate lists for the March primaries will only be finalized after approval by local political parties and the secretary of state.
The filing window opens Saturday, giving Texans one month to submit their candidacies. Primary winners will move on to the November general election. Voters statewide will choose nominees for county, state, federal, and judicial positions.
Uncertainty Around Competitive Races
As the filing period starts, several hotly contested races remain uncertain, leading to ongoing speculation about candidate decisions until the filing closes in December.
Jasmine Crockett’s Senate Prospects
For weeks, U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, has indicated she is considering a bid in the Democratic primary to challenge Republican Senator John Cornyn, who has held the seat for a long time.
"Crockett has made it clear she won’t run for a lost cause. She’s looking at data and commissioning polls to determine if her Senate candidacy could result in victory."
Each interview Crockett gives fuels speculation about her potential entry into the Senate race, as she carefully weighs the viability of her campaign.
Upcoming Timeline and Voter Engagement
- The primary filing period lasts one month starting Saturday.
- Primary winners will advance to the November general election.
- Voters will select nominees across various levels of government.
Political observers continue to monitor these developments closely as the election season intensifies.
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Author’s summary: As candidate filing opens for the 2026 elections, Jasmine Crockett considers a Senate run, assessing data and polls to gauge her chances against a longstanding Republican incumbent.