Former Vice President Kamala Harris recorded a robocall urging Democrats to support U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas’ Democratic U.S. Senate primary against state Rep. James Talarico, according to the Associated Press and the Texas Tribune.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris has waded into Texas’ closely watched Democratic primary for U.S. Senate by recording a robocall supporting U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.
The endorsement was first reported by The Texas Tribune, and Crockett’s campaign confirmed the robocall, the Associated Press reported. The Texas Democratic primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, after an early-voting period that ran from Feb. 17 through Friday, Feb. 27.
In the recorded call, Harris identifies herself and encourages voters to support Crockett in the primary. The AP described the message as a notable stamp of approval as Crockett faces state Rep. James Talarico, who has argued he is better positioned to win a general election in a state dominated by Republicans.
The race has drawn national attention because it is among the first major contests of the 2026 midterm cycle. Democrats have sought to narrow Republicans’ long-standing advantage statewide, though the Texas Senate seat remains a difficult target in November.
Harris’ involvement also comes as Republicans have focused attention on the Democratic primary: The Washington Post reported that some Republican operatives and allied efforts have sought to elevate Crockett in the closing days of the campaign, arguing she would be easier to defeat in the general election.
Some details circulating about Harris’ relationship with Crockett and about Crockett’s recent media interactions could not be independently verified from the available source material reviewed for this rewrite, and are not included here.
