PULSE POINTS
WHAT HAPPENED: Jasmine Crockett lost the Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
WHO WAS INVOLVED: Jasmine Crockett, James Talarico, and Ahmad Hassan.
WHEN & WHERE: The Democratic Primary results were announced in Texas.
KEY QUOTE: “Jasmine had to decline reelection for her present seat in the US House in order to run for Senate, so she’ll be OUT after this year.” — Nick Sortor
IMPACT: Jasmine Crockett’s career in Congress will come to an end after this year.
IN FULL
In a significant political development, Jasmine Crockett has been defeated in the Democratic Primary for the U.S. Senate in Texas. This marks the end of her current congressional career.
Crockett had to forgo her reelection bid for her current U.S. House seat to pursue the Senate race, meaning she will not return to Congress after this year.
The latest results show James Talarico leading with 51.8% of the votes, amounting to 748,989 votes. Jasmine Crockett received 46.9%, translating to 678,600 votes. Ahmad Hassan garnered 1.2%, with 17,897 votes.
This outcome signifies a notable shift in the political landscape for Texas Democrats, as Crockett’s exit opens up her current House seat for new contenders.
Because she filed for the Senate race instead of reelection to the House, other Democrats are already competing for the Dallas-area seat she held.
Crockett has endorsed Frederick Haynes III, which could give him a boost in the primary.
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