Jasmine Crockett Signals Potential Senate Run, Calls It ‘Karma’ Against Republicans

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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas announced Wednesday that she is “strongly considering” a bid for the U.S. Senate, framing her potential campaign as a form of political “karma” against Republicans.

Crockett made the remarks during an interview on SiriusXM’s The Lurie Daniel Favors Show, as reported by Axios.

Her comments came amid a broader critique of GOP-led redistricting in Texas, although she did not address the fact that Democratic lawmakers have similarly engaged in gerrymandering in other states.

“And then the other option is every other day there’s a poll that comes out that makes it clear that I can win the primary for the U.S. Senate race in Texas,” Crockett said. “And I am looking. Because if you want to take my seat of 766,000 away, I feel like there has to be some karma in that to where I take your seat that is for 30 million away.”

Crockett’s remarks signal an increasingly aggressive approach as she weighs a challenge for a statewide office in one of the nation’s most politically consequential Senate races.

“So we are, you know, the primary is the primary. That’s cool, but you got to win the general. So we are doing some testing here shortly to see if I can expand the electorate,” Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett said, highlighting the strategic focus behind a potential U.S. Senate run.

Crockett argued that Democrats’ best path to victory in Texas is not simply appealing to the existing voter base, but actively working to “expand the electorate.”

“I think that the key to winning Texas isn’t about looking at the current electorate,” she said. “It’s about expanding the electorate. So the question will be whether or not we believe that we’ve got enough juice to expand the electorate and looking at those cross tabs and looking at which demographics are more inclined to come out, who normally do not vote.”

She added, “If we can expand the electorate, then I will strongly be considering hopping in the Senate race.”

A Crockett candidacy would pit her against Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who is already contending with primary challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt. While the Republican candidates differ on some policy points, they share a reputation for political discipline and experience.

Crockett’s potential entry into the race would likely energize progressive voters but raise concerns among Democratic strategists. While she could appeal to the party’s base in a primary, many analysts say her positions and past statements would make a statewide general election challenging.

Her past comments, including a March statement asserting that “it is not a criminal violation to enter the country illegally,” have drawn scrutiny and could complicate her campaign messaging in a competitive statewide race.

Texas voters would be reminded repeatedly that in September, Crockett stated, “Law enforcement isn’t to prevent crime. Law enforcement solves crime.”

Earlier this year, she also mocked Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s disability, derisively referring to him as “Governor Hot Wheels.”

Crockett frequently accuses Texas Republicans of voter suppression and “racism” whenever she opposes their policies—a tactic that many view as repetitive and politically performative. Her pattern of provocative statements and stunts has made her popular with far-left activists, but it alienates more serious Democrats.

If Crockett were to enter the race, analysts say Sen. John Cornyn, Attorney General Ken Paxton, or U.S. Rep. Wesley Hunt would likely dominate her in a general election. For Republicans, her candidacy could represent the easiest path to keeping the seat in GOP hands for another six years.

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