New Poll: Jasmine Crockett Gains Support for Senate Run
Rep. Jasmine Crockett campaigns for Kamala Harris in Phoenix
Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) is running for a fifth term against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the primary, while Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) is gaining voter support ahead of the 2026 Texas Senate race. Crockett has drawn strong progressive backing despite not formally declaring her candidacy. The race has become notably competitive, but Crockett's success has been largely dismissed by Republican leaders.
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Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) reacted to news of Crockett’s polling lead online, sharing the information on his X page. The Daily Caller’s Adam Pack wrote, “Crockett LEADS Colin Allred by 15 percentage points in a hypothetical matchup for Texas’ Dem Senate primary, according to a new NRSC (National Republican Senate Committee) poll. Jasmine Crockett – 35% Colin Allred – 20% Beto O’Rourke – 13% Joaquin Castro – 13% Undecided – 18%.”
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Crockett leads the race with 35% support. Per an NRSC poll, she sits ahead of Allred at 20%, O'Rourke and Castro at 13% each, with 18% undecided.
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The results indicate a notable shift toward progressive candidates. Crockett’s outspoken style has strongly appealed to the progressive base.
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Cornyn has raised over $3.9 million, topping Paxton’s $2.9 million. With primaries approaching in December, the Texas Senate race is a key midterm battleground.
Jennifer White covers U.S. politics & news for content partner Modern Newsstand LLC.
