Overview
- Rep. Jasmine Crockett filed to run in the March 3, 2026 Texas Democratic Senate primary and will not seek reelection to her Dallas-based House seat.
- Former Rep. Colin Allred ended his Senate bid and will run for the redrawn 33rd Congressional District, setting up a likely primary clash with Rep. Julie Johnson.
- State Rep. James Talarico remains a principal Democratic rival, touting rapid grassroots fundraising, while Crockett brings high name recognition and $4.6 million available to transfer from her House account.
- The Republican primary is crowded, with Sen. John Cornyn facing challenges from Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley Hunt, and President Donald Trump has not endorsed a candidate.
- The Supreme Court’s recent decision allowing Texas to use mid‑decade redrawn maps has reshaped several districts, accelerated filings, and increased the likelihood of May runoffs if no candidate wins a majority.