Jasmine Crockett wins re-election against a third opponent

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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, took the commanding lead in her race for U.S. House District 30 with 86%. of votes against Libertarian Jrmar Jefferson, according to the Associated Press.

Crockett, a former Texas state representative, has steadily risen in the Democratic Party since entering Congress last year. Elected in 2022, Crockett succeeds the late U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Dallas, who supported her before his retirement.

She was named national co-chair of Kamala Harris' presidential campaign and traveled to seven swing states on Harris' behalf. Crockett was also a keynote speaker during the Democratic National Convention in August.

Crockett's primary focus in this campaign was improving access to health care, including access to abortion, as well as strengthening the economy and supporting small businesses.

Crockett, 43, was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She earned a bachelor's degree from Rhodes College in 2003 and a law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 2006.

Local leaders like Dallas Council members Omar Narvaez, Adam Bazaldua and Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia have endorsed her.

Her opponent, 44-year-old Jefferson, attempted to run for Dallas mayor in 2023 but did not have enough valid registered voter signatures to qualify by the deadline.

“As your representative, I will work tirelessly to lower taxes, reduce government waste and fight corruption with the goal of creating abundant opportunity and ending poverty in our District,” Jefferson’s campaign website says.

Jefferson tried unsuccessfully to run for other positions in Texas and California, where he formerly lived.