{"id":2571183,"date":"2026-02-18T17:01:02","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T22:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crockett-secures-endorsement-from-alsobrooks-in-senate-primary\/"},"modified":"2026-02-18T17:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T22:02:10","slug":"crockett-secures-endorsement-from-alsobrooks-in-senate-primary","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/crockett-secures-endorsement-from-alsobrooks-in-senate-primary\/","title":{"rendered":"Crockett secures endorsement from Alsobrooks in Senate primary"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcrockett-secures-endorsement-from-alsobrooks-in-senate-primary%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2571183&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>Angela Alsobrooks, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/co-dems-move-to-censure-hickenlooper-for-voting-to-block-stimulus-checks-to-illegal-immigrants\/\" title=\"CO Dems Move to Censure Hickenlooper for Voting to Block Stimulus Checks to Illegal Immigrants\">freshman senator<\/a> from Maryland, became the first U.S. senator to endorse Jasmine Crockett in Texas\u2019s Democratic Senate primary. Her endorsement comes as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aoc-endorses-new-york-mayoral-candidate-in-apparent-bid-to-pull-progressives-away-from-andrew-yang\/\" title=\"AOC Endorses New York Mayoral Candidate In Apparent Bid To Pull Progressives Away From Andrew Yang\">early voting begins<\/a>, with Crockett facing Texas state Rep. James Talarico in a race that polls suggest could be competitive. Alsobrooks praised Crockett as a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" ><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/progressive-democrat-takes-lead-over-former-republican-in-l-a-mayoral-primary\/\" title=\"Progressive Democrat Takes Lead Over Former Republican In L.A. Mayoral Primary\">battle-tested leader<\/a> ready<\/a> to serve in the U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n<p>A University of Houston Hobby School poll found Crockett leading Talarico 47% to 39% among likely Democratic primary voters, signaling a potential edge for crockett after earlier questions about the race.Talarico was endorsed by Sen. Martin Heinrich last week.<\/p>\n<p>Both Democrats aim to flip the statewide seat in a Republican-leaning state, while the Republican primary appears headed for a runoff.The eventual Democratic nominee will have over two months to campaign for the general election as Republicans vie for their nomination.<\/p>\n<p>On the broader GOP side, Trump endorsed Texas Republicans but did not back Dan Crenshaw. Crockett has risen in prominence, often contrasting herself with Trump in her campaign, while Talarico, who is training to be a pastor, emphasizes faith and has about 1.2 million TikTok followers and a background as a San Antonio teacher.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Angela Alsobrooks becomes first senator to endorse Jasmine Crockett in Texas Senate race<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2509298\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>Freshman Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/angela-alsobrooks\/\">Angela Alsobrooks<\/a> (D-MD) became the first senator to endorse Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/jasmine-crockett\/\">Jasmine Crockett<\/a> (D-TX) in the competitive <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/texas\/\">Texas<\/a> Democratic Senate primary.<\/p>\n<p>The endorsement from Alsobrooks, one of two black female senators, comes after <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/state\/4457870\/texas-early-voting-competitive-primary-races\/\">early voting<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/more-on-pennsylvania-another-statistical-analysis-shows-roughly-300000-biden-votes-are-questionable\/\" title=\"More on Pennsylvania - Another Statistical Analysis Shows Roughly 300,000 Biden Votes Are Questionable\">state began<\/a> on Tuesday. Crockett is facing Texas state Rep. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/james-talarico\/\">James Talarico<\/a> in what is shaping up to be a close race.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have seen my friend Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in action, I&rsquo;ve seen her hold her ground as well as reach across the aisle in the best interest of Texans and all Americans,&rdquo; Alsobrooks wrote. &ldquo;She is a battle-tested leader who is ready to serve in the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/senate\/\">US Senate<\/a>. We need more fighters in the Senate. Texas, that&rsquo;s why I&rsquo;m asking you to send us the reinforcement we need and vote for Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4462051\/jeffries-leaves-maryland-empty-handed-meetings-redistricting\/\">Jeffries leaves Maryland empty-handed in push to convince Democrats to redraw House map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4461438\/colbert-slams-cbs-crap-statement-denying-it-pulled-james-talarico-interview\/\">Colbert slams CBS over &#8216;crap&#8217; statement denying it pulled James Talarico interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/4460987\/democratic-senate-hopeful-haley-stevens-barrage-online-trolling\/\">Democratic Senate hopeful Haley Stevens faces barrage of online trolling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The most recent poll, by the University of Houston&rsquo;s Hobby School of Public Affairs, had <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uh.edu\/news-events\/stories\/2026\/february\/02092026-hobby-senate-primary-outlook.php\">Crockett leading at 47%<\/a>, while 39% support Talarico. The poll consisted of 550 likely Democratic primary voters and marked a change from other polling that had shown the two neck and neck.<\/p>\n<p>Talarico was endorsed by Sen. <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/martin-heinrich\/\">Martin Heinrich<\/a> (D-NM) last week, marking his first Senate endorsement.<\/p>\n<p>Both Democrats are aiming to flip the statewide seat in a red state. As the Republican primary appears headed to a runoff, the Democratic nominee will have over two months to campaign for the general election, while the top two Republicans fight for the nomination.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/congressional\/4460710\/trump-endorses-texas-republicans-leaves-out-dan-crenshaw\/\">TRUMP ENDORSES TEXAS REPUBLICANS BUT LEAVES OUT DAN CRENSHAW<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crockett has quickly risen to fame, serving her second term in the lower chamber, as the GOP has strived to make her the face of the&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\/\">Democratic Party<\/a>. The congresswoman has focused much of her campaign against President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>, with her launch video being a series of insults the president has said about her.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Talarico is studying to become a pastor and has focused much of his campaign on his faith. The 36-year-old has 1.2 million followers on&nbsp;<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/tiktok\/\">TikTok<\/a>&nbsp;and is a former sixth-grade teacher in San Antonio.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alsobrooks backs Crockett in TX Senate bid<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3691,"featured_media":2571184,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-collage-yui3l6at7-1771447865070-e1771447953355.jpg?1771433518&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[32427,47563,13348,74060,74063],"class_list":["post-2571183","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-alsobrooks","tag-crockett","tag-endorsement","tag-maryland-politics-2","tag-senate-primary-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/image-collage-yui3l6at7-1771447865070-e1771447953355.jpg?1771433518&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2571183","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3691"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2571183"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2571183\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2571187,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2571183\/revisions\/2571187"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2571184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2571183"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2571183"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2571183"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}