Rep. Jasmine Crockett Joins Kelly Rowland in Video to Boost Texas Voter Turnout

The video urges Texans to vote in the upcoming March primary election.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas appeared in a video with singer Kelly Rowland on Thursday, encouraging Texans to vote in the upcoming March primary election. The video was posted on Crockett's X account just days after an interview with her opponent, State Rep. James Talarico of Austin, sparked controversy on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert." The race between Crockett and Talarico for the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate is expected to be one of the most closely watched in the Texas primary.

Why it matters

Voter turnout is a critical issue in Texas, and high-profile endorsements and get-out-the-vote efforts from celebrities like Kelly Rowland can help drive engagement, especially among younger and more diverse voters. The Crockett-Talarico race is also seen as a key bellwether for the direction of the Democratic party in the state.

The details

In the video, Rowland, a founding member of the group Destiny's Child, tells viewers "If you know anything about Texas women, you know we don't sit quietly. We show up. So go vote!" The video was posted just days after Talarico's interview on "The Late Show" sparked controversy when host Stephen Colbert called out CBS for not airing the segment.

  • Early voting for the Texas primary election ends on February 27, 2026.
  • Election day is March 3, 2026.

The players

Jasmine Crockett

U.S. Representative from Texas's 30th congressional district, running in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

Kelly Rowland

Singer and founding member of the group Destiny's Child, who appeared in the video with Rep. Crockett.

James Talarico

State Representative from Texas's 52nd district, running against Rep. Crockett in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate.

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What they’re saying

“If you know anything about Texas women, you know we don't sit quietly. We show up. So go vote!”

— Kelly Rowland (X)

What’s next

Early voting for the Texas primary election ends on February 27, 2026, and election day is March 3, 2026.

The takeaway

This video featuring Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Kelly Rowland is part of a broader effort to drive voter turnout in the upcoming Texas primary election, particularly among younger and more diverse voters. The race between Crockett and Talarico is seen as a key test for the direction of the Democratic party in the state.