Ex-Vice President Kamala Harris threw her political weight behind Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett on Friday, backing the Texas Democrat in her bid for the U.S. Senate nomination in a move that provides significant establishment support amid concerns about Crockett’s ability to appeal to moderate voters in November.
Harris delivered her support through a recorded phone message, according to a Crockett campaign representative who confirmed the endorsement on Friday.
The congresswoman faces off against Texas State Representative James Talarico in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, with Talarico positioning himself as the candidate better able to attract Republican crossover votes in a state where the GOP holds significant power.
Crockett has gained nationwide recognition for her aggressive debating style in Congress and has galvanized Democratic voters who want leaders prepared to confront President Donald Trump and conservative Republicans head-on.
The Texas Democratic primary represents the opening major political battle of the 2026 midterm election cycle.
Harris announced her support on the same day President Trump made an appearance in Corpus Christi, though Trump has remained silent on whether he supports current Senator John Cornyn or any of the Republican challengers who claim to be more loyal Trump supporters.
While Democrats face an uphill battle for the Texas Senate seat, some party leaders believe conditions could favor their candidate in the fall general election.
The Texas Tribune first broke the news of Harris’s endorsement.
