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Cardi B Endorses Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett for Senate
Rapper urges fans to vote for Crockett in Democratic primary
Feb. 27, 2026 at 6:54am
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Rapper Cardi B posted an Instagram Story video on Thursday endorsing Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic Senate primary and encouraging fans to vote for her. Crockett is currently facing a primary race against Texas state Rep. James Talarico and Ahmad R. Hassan.
Why it matters
Cardi B's endorsement could provide a boost to Crockett's campaign, as the rapper has a large social media following and is known for her political activism. This race is seen as an important one, as the winner of the Democratic primary will likely face off against the Republican nominee in the general election.
The details
In the video, Cardi B told her fans, "Listen up, y'all, early primary voting is happening right now in Texas, and we need Jasmine Crockett to win. She is running for U.S. Senate and if you want somebody that's going to fight for your rights, if you want somebody to fight for your community, if you want somebody that's going to go up there and represent you and represent your issues, please vote for my sister, Jasmine Crockett." Crockett later shared the video on her own X account, writing, "Okurrr. Y'all heard my good sis!!! She's on a SOLD OUT tour and still took a minute to tap in. We've got 2 days of Early Voting left. Let's gooooo!!! #JasmineForUS #TexasTough."
- Early primary voting is happening right now in Texas.
The players
Cardi B
A popular American rapper who has been a longtime supporter of Democratic figures and progressive candidates.
Jasmine Crockett
A Texas state representative who is running for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate.
James Talarico
A Texas state representative who is also running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
Ahmad R. Hassan
A candidate in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
What they’re saying
“Listen up, y'all, early primary voting is happening right now in Texas, and we need Jasmine Crockett to win. She is running for U.S. Senate and if you want somebody that's going to fight for your rights, if you want somebody to fight for your community, if you want somebody that's going to go up there and represent you and represent your issues, please vote for my sister, Jasmine Crockett.”
— Cardi B, Rapper
“Okurrr. Y'all heard my good sis!!! She's on a SOLD OUT tour and still took a minute to tap in. We've got 2 days of Early Voting left. Let's gooooo!!! #JasmineForUS #TexasTough.”
— Jasmine Crockett, Texas State Representative
What’s next
The Democratic primary election in Texas will be held on March 5, 2026, with early voting taking place in the days leading up to the election.
The takeaway
Cardi B's endorsement of Jasmine Crockett highlights the influential role that celebrity endorsements can play in political campaigns, particularly in mobilizing younger and more progressive voters. This race will be closely watched as a potential bellwether for the direction of the Democratic Party in Texas.
