Dallas County, Jasmine Crockett
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Jasmine Crockett is speaking out after hundreds of Texas voters were turned away from polling places in Dallas County due to a Republican-led decision that caused confusion on Election Day.
The congresswoman, who has established herself as a firebrand among fellow Democratic leaders, is looking to get on the ballot for Senate in November.
The numbers from early voting show 1.4 million voters cast ballots in the Democratic primary battle between U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, known for her viral clap-backs aimed at Republicans, and state Rep. James Talarico, a rising star courting moderates with a populist-minded message.
Texas Democrats will choose whether to send U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett or state Rep. James Talarico to a November general election. (AP Photo)
Pressure is on Democrats in Texas to win big after ongoing redistricting efforts completely slashed blue representation in the state. On the ballot are two leading Democrats, Rep. Jasmine Crockett and Rep. James Talarico, and according to the polls, the race is much closer than expected.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, faced criticism after Atlantic reporter Elaine Godfrey was reportedly ejected from her Texas Senate campaign rally by armed guards on Monday.
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The Atlantic Publishes Recording Of Its Journalist Getting Kicked Out Of Jasmine Crockett Event
Crockett said it’s “silly season,” before adding that journalist Elaine Godfrey has a “history of being less than truthful.”