Rep. Jasmine Crockett says she will not campaign for Texas Senate nominee James Talarico

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she has no plans to campaign for her party’s Texas Senate nominee, James Talarico, in remarks reported Aug. 28.

Crockett’s comments center on her decision not to take part in efforts to support Talarico as he seeks the Democratic nomination for a Texas Senate seat, according to the report. She said she does not believe Black voters are enthusiastic about him.

The statement adds friction to the Democratic effort in Texas as parties typically rely on prominent members to energize base voters and to validate the party’s nominee within key communities, especially through speeches, canvassing, and coordinated outreach.

Crockett’s public break with a fellow party candidate highlights how primary and general-election strategies can vary even among Democrats who share the same broader party brand. In this case, Crockett framed her non-campaign position around her view of voter sentiment among Black voters.

The report does not indicate whether Crockett’s comments reflect internal disagreements over messaging, campaign strategy, or other factors beyond voter enthusiasm. It also does not specify any separate policy or personal dispute between Crockett and Talarico.

Talarico, as the Democratic nominee referenced in the report, is now left to run the campaign without Crockett’s expected support. The practical effect of her decision is that a high-profile member of the party’s Texas congressional delegation would not be participating in nominee-focused events or campaign appearances, at least according to the remarks reported Aug. 28.

A spokesman or party officials could respond to Crockett’s comments, and further statements from campaign surrogates or Talarico’s team would clarify whether the nominee’s outreach strategy will shift in response to her criticism of perceived voter enthusiasm.