U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett visited Houston on Sunday to energize voters as she campaigns for the U.S. Senate seat against incumbent Republican Sen. John Cornyn, focusing on immigration, the economy, and the war in Gaza. She addressed past controversial remarks about Gov. Greg Abbott and Hispanic Trump supporters, defending her stance and calling Trump "he’s a con man" who misled communities, according to KHOU.
Crockett leads fellow Democrat James Talarico in a Texas Southern University poll, though Talarico's team maintains the race is competitive. Her Houston stop reflects her effort to build support across Texas’s diverse electorate ahead of the election.
Crockett spoke about her Houston roots, including her time in the University of Houston law school choir, and said she plans to connect with voters through churches, local businesses, and media, stating, "We’re going to meet the people where they are," as reported by Houston Chronicle. She addressed past statements about Hispanic voters and Israel, saying her words were taken out of context and that her legislative record shows a more detailed approach. She also confirmed her support for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
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