Sen. Alsobrooks endorses Rep. Crockett in Texas Senate race

Alsobrooks becomes first Senate Democrat to back Crockett's campaign

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) has endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas, making Alsobrooks the first Senator to back Crockett's campaign. Crockett is running against state Rep. James Talarico (D) for the Democratic nomination, with the winner facing off against the Republican nominee in the general election.

Why it matters

Alsobrooks' endorsement provides a boost to Crockett's campaign and could help sway undecided Democratic primary voters. The Texas Senate race is seen as a key battleground, with the winner potentially playing a pivotal role in the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.

The details

In a Wednesday release, Alsobrooks endorsed both Crockett and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in their respective Senate races, saying 'In the Senate, we need leaders who are both willing to take on tough fights and to work across the aisle to get things done on behalf of their constituents.' Recent polls have shown a tight race between Crockett and Talarico for the Democratic nomination, with Crockett holding a slight edge. Talarico's campaign recently reported raising $2.5 million in 24 hours after an appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert', though Crockett has maintained a fundraising advantage with over $5.6 million cash on hand at the end of 2025.

  • Early voting in the Democratic primary began on Tuesday, February 18, 2026 and ends on February 27, 2026.
  • Election day for the Democratic primary is March 3, 2026.

The players

Sen. Angela Alsobrooks

A first-term Democratic Senator from Maryland who has endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Senate race.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett

A Democratic Congresswoman from Texas who is running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Texas.

James Talarico

A Democratic state Representative in Texas who is also running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat.

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What they’re saying

“In the Senate, we need leaders who are both willing to take on tough fights and to work across the aisle to get things done on behalf of their constituents. Now more than ever, we need fighters whose north star is and always will be the people they serve. I cannot wait to call them colleagues.”

— Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (The Hill)

What’s next

The winner of the Democratic primary on March 3, 2026 will face the Republican nominee in the general election for the Texas Senate seat.

The takeaway

Alsobrooks' endorsement of Crockett provides a boost to the Congresswoman's campaign and highlights the competitive nature of the Democratic primary in Texas. The winner of this race could play a pivotal role in determining the balance of power in the U.S. Senate.