Dem strategists say Texas requires centrists — but their new Senate frontrunner is anything but

Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Texas Senate race as progressive after Colin Allred drops out, sparking debate over Democratic strategy in red state.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches Senate bid as Texas politics reels over new congressional map

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a progressive firebrand who currently represents Texas' 30th congressional district, launched a bid for the U.S. Senate on Monday.

Fresh faces for Texas Legislature to come amid retirements and bids for higher office

Several Democrats in the Texas House have launched bids for high office. While in the Senate, five Republicans who chose not to seek reelection drew a bevy

Former Rep. Colin Allred ends Texas Senate campaign and runs for new House seat

Allred said in a statement that "a bruising Senate Democratic primary and runoff" would endanger the party's chances of winning the Senate race.

Pro-Cornyn groups pump $40M into Senate race, overwhelming airwaves in Texas

The four-term senator is getting a big boost from Rick Perry's group Lone Star Freedom Project, which has put in nearly $18 million to Cornyn's reelection bid.

2 Democrats, 2 strategies: Texas Senate race shows party split on Trump-focus in midterm elections

In Texas, Democratic candidates Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have launched their Senate campaigns with contrasting strategies
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