Kamala Harris recorded a robocall endorsing Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary
The endorsement comes on the final day of early voting in a race that could determine Democratic control of the Senate
Crockett and Harris have a close political relationship, with Crockett having co-chaired Harris's 2024 presidential campaign
Crockett has faced criticism for her campaign's handling of media coverage, including removing reporters from events
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris recorded a robocall endorsing Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the heated Texas Democratic Senate primary on February 27, 2026, as early voting concluded, aiming to boost Crockett's campaign against state Rep. James Talarico and help Democrats gain control of the Senate. In the pre-recorded message, first reported by the Texas Tribune, Harris stated, 'Hi, this is Kamala Harris, and I'm calling to encourage you to please go vote for my friend Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary,' adding that 'Texas has the chance to send a fighter like Jasmine Crockett to the United States Senate. Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable.' Harris's endorsement represents a significant intervention in the increasingly bitter primary contest, coming at a crucial moment when early voting was ending and Election Day approached. The Texas Senate race has gained national attention as potentially pivotal in determining Democratic control of the Senate, with Crockett and Talarico engaged in a competitive campaign that has drawn criticism from some media outlets regarding Crockett's handling of press coverage. Crockett and Harris share a close political relationship, as Crockett served as co-chair of Harris's 2024 presidential campaign and spoke at the Democratic National Convention, where she highlighted Harris's mentorship when she first entered Congress.
Jasmine Felicia Crockett (born March 29, 1981) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 30th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, she represented the 100th district in the Texas House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023.
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Kamala Devi Harris ( KAH-mə-lə DAY-vee; born October 20, 1964) is an American politician and attorney who served as the 49th vice president of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe Biden. She is the first female, first African American, and first Asian American vice president, and...
Kamala Harris backs Jasmine Crockett in bitter Texas Democratic Senate primary The former vice president recorded a robocall to boost Crockett over James Talarico. Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Wiltern Theatre on Sept. 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. | Mario Tama/Getty Images By Aaron Pellish 02/27/2026 05:27 PM EST Former Vice President Kamala Harris is wading into the heated Texas Democratic Senate primary recording a robocall for Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the final days before Tuesday’s election. “Hi, this is Kamala Harris, and I’m calling to encourage you to please go vote for my friend Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic primary,” Harris says in a pre-recorded message, which was first reported by the Texas Tribune. “Texas has the chance to send a fighter like Jasmine Crockett to the United States Senate. Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable,” she continues. “It’s time to turn Texas blue.” Harris’ endorsement marks a major jolt for Crockett in her intensifying primary fight with Texas state Rep. James Talarico on the final day of early voting in the state. The outcome of the Democratic primary, and the equally turbulent Republican primary , could prove pivotal in determining whether Democrats have a chance of taking control of the Senate. Crockett and Harris have forged a close relationship — Crockett served as a co-chair of Harris’ 2024 presidential campaign and spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, where she detailed Harris’ mentorship when she first arrived in Congress. In a December interview , Crockett said she sought advice from the former vice president before entering the Senate race. Crockett’s campaign did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The endorsement comes as Crockett has drawn criticism for her handling of media coverage of her campaign. A reporter for The Atlantic said Crockett’s campaign removed her from an event due to her past cove...
