Maryland Senator Endorses Texas Congresswoman in Senate Race

Alsobrooks backs Crockett in Democratic primary for Texas Senate seat

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) has endorsed Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) in the Democratic primary for the Texas Senate seat. Alsobrooks is the first Senator to back Crockett's campaign, citing the need for leaders "willing to take on tough fights and to work across the aisle." Crockett is competing against Texas state Rep. James Talarico (D) for the nomination, with a recent poll showing Crockett leading 47% to 39%.

Why it matters

This high-profile endorsement from a fellow Democratic Senator could provide a boost to Crockett's campaign as she seeks to secure the party's nomination for the open Senate seat in Texas. Alsobrooks' support signals that national Democratic leaders see Crockett as a rising star and a strong general election candidate.

The details

In a Wednesday statement, Alsobrooks endorsed both Crockett and Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton in their respective Senate races. Alsobrooks praised the two women as leaders "whose north star is and always will be the people they serve." Crockett's main primary opponent is state Rep. James Talarico, with a recent University of Houston poll showing Crockett leading 47% to 39%.

  • The endorsement was announced on February 19, 2026.

The players

Angela Alsobrooks

A first-term Democratic Senator from Maryland.

Jasmine Crockett

A Democratic Congresswoman from Texas who is running for the state's open Senate seat.

James Talarico

A Democratic state Representative in Texas who is also running for the 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.”

— Angela Alsobrooks, U.S. Senator (democraticunderground.com)

The takeaway

This endorsement from a respected Democratic Senator could provide a significant boost to Congresswoman Crockett's campaign as she seeks to win the party's nomination for the open Senate seat in Texas. It signals that national party leaders see Crockett as a rising star and a strong general election candidate.