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Kamala Harris Endorses Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate Primary
Former VP backs Crockett in race for Republican Sen. John Cornyn's seat
Feb. 28, 2026 at 3:19am
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, in the Texas Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. Harris recorded a robocall for Crockett, who is facing off against Texas State Rep. James Talarico for the Democratic nomination in the race for Republican Sen. John Cornyn's seat.
Why it matters
This endorsement from a prominent national Democratic figure like Harris could provide a boost to Crockett's campaign as she seeks to win the Democratic nomination and take on the Republican incumbent Cornyn in the general election. The Texas Senate race is expected to be highly competitive, with Cornyn facing primary challenges from within his own party as well.
The details
Crockett launched her Senate campaign on Dec. 8, the same day that another potential Democratic primary opponent, Colin Allred, dropped out of the race. Crockett has also been endorsed by Maryland Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and California Rep. Ro Khanna. The winner of the March 3 Democratic primary will face Cornyn, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, or Rep. Wesley Hunt in the general election, with a potential runoff in May if no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote.
- Crockett launched her Senate campaign on December 8, 2025.
- The Texas Democratic primary election is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
- The general election for the U.S. Senate seat is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
The players
Kamala Harris
Former Vice President of the United States and a prominent national Democratic figure.
Jasmine Crockett
U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
James Talarico
Texas State Representative and a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate.
John Cornyn
Republican U.S. Senator from Texas who is running for re-election.
Ken Paxton
Texas Attorney General and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
Wesley Hunt
U.S. Representative for Texas's 38th congressional district and a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.
What they’re saying
“'Texas has the chance to send a fighter like Jasmine Crockett to the United States Senate. Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable.'”
— Kamala Harris
What’s next
The winner of the March 3 Democratic primary will face the Republican nominee in the general election on November 5, 2026. If no candidate receives more than 50% of the vote in the primary, a runoff election will be held in May 2026.
The takeaway
This endorsement from former Vice President Kamala Harris underscores the national significance of the Texas Senate race and the Democratic Party's efforts to flip the seat currently held by Republican John Cornyn. The primary contest between Crockett and Talarico will be an important test of the party's progressive and establishment wings ahead of the general election.
