Atlantic Reporter Says Crockett Campaign Ejected Her From Event

Crockett's campaign denies the claim by journalist Elaine Godfrey.

Feb. 27, 2026 at 8:51pm

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Atlantic journalist Elaine Godfrey reported that she was ejected from a campaign event for Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate. However, Crockett's campaign has denied Godfrey's claim.

Why it matters

This incident raises questions about media access and transparency in political campaigns, especially as the Texas Senate race heats up.

The details

In a piece published on Friday, Godfrey said she was asked to leave a Crockett campaign event, though the campaign has disputed her account. The details and reasons behind the alleged ejection remain unclear.

  • The incident occurred on February 27, 2026.

The players

Elaine Godfrey

An Atlantic journalist who reported being ejected from a Crockett campaign event.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett

A Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, whose campaign has denied Godfrey's claim of being ejected from one of their events.

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What they’re saying

“I was asked to leave a Crockett campaign event today.”

— Elaine Godfrey, Atlantic journalist

“This claim is false. We welcome all journalists to our events.”

— Crockett Campaign

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between political campaigns and the media, and the importance of maintaining transparency and access for journalists covering elections.