Jasmine Crockett backs Colin Allred in Texas Democratic US House primary runoff

Rep.Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, a U.S.Senate candidate, speaks during a campaign event at New Faith Church in Houston, Texas, on Monday, March 2, 2026.(Mark Felix/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Sharing Crockett’s statement of support in aposton X, Allred wrote, “Proud to receive the endorsement of my friend @JasmineForUS.Jasmine has never been afraid to speak truth to power, fight for our communities, and stand up for Texans who deserve better.I’m grateful to have her support in this fight to lower costs, protect our rights, and deliver real leadership for Texas.”

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Crockett has served in theU.S.House of Representativessince early 2023.

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Democratic U.S.Senate candidate, U.S.Rep.Colin Allred, D-Texas, speaks at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, on Oct.25, 2024 in Houston, Texas.(Jordan Vonderhaar/Getty Images)

Last month she lost a Democratic Texas U.S.Senate primary to state Rep.James Talarico.

Allred, who had been running in the Texas Democratic U.S.Senate primary, dropped out of the contest the same day in December that Crockett jumped in.

Allred hadendorsedCrockett before she lost that primary race.

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DEMOCRAT ADMITS ‘OF COURSE’ JASMINE CROCKETT IS A FACTOR IN HIM DROPPING OUT OF TEXAS SENATE RACE

Rep.Julie Johnson, D-Texas, speaks during a news conference with freshmen women during the House Democrats 2025 Issues Conference at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va., on Thursday, March 13, 2025.(Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)

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“She’s tough.She speaks truth to power.She’s fearless in the face of vitriolic attacks from Donald Trump and the far right.She works day in and day out to protect our fundamental rights and strengthen our democracy.She’s a colleague, and she’s a friend.Her name is Jasmine Crockett.And I’m incredibly proud to be endorsing her in Texas’ U.S.Senate race,” henotedon Substack.