Overview
- Crockett made her first campaign stop in Houston, telling churchgoers she will focus on community-based outreach and turnout among voters of color.
- A Texas Southern University survey found 51% of likely Democratic voters back her ahead of the March 3 primary.
- She gave up her U.S. House seat to run and now faces state Rep. James Talarico, after the Supreme Court allowed new maps that also prompted Colin Allred to pursue a House bid.
- Addressing controversies, Crockett said critics have mischaracterized past remarks about Latino Trump voters and her record on Israel.
- Republican reaction escalated as Sen. John Kennedy mocked her campaign, and the Wall Street Journal editorial board warned the GOP could face a bruising primary that complicates its general-election plans.