Rep. Jasmine Crockett casts ballot in Dallas primary

Congresswoman greets voters as she votes on first day of early voting

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate, was photographed greeting voters and casting her ballot at the Oak Lawn Branch Library in Dallas on the first day of early voting for the primary election.

Why it matters

Crockett's participation in the primary election as a high-profile candidate is an important part of the democratic process, as voters in Texas' 30th Congressional District will help determine the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race.

The details

The photos show Crockett being greeted and kissed on the cheek by her mother, Gwen Crockett, after voting at the Oak Lawn Branch Library polling location.

  • Early voting for the primary election began on February 17, 2026.

The players

Jasmine Crockett

U.S. Representative and Democratic primary candidate for U.S. Senate.

Gwen Crockett

Mother of Jasmine Crockett.

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The takeaway

Crockett's participation in the primary election as a high-profile candidate is an important part of the democratic process, as voters in Texas' 30th Congressional District will help determine the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate race.