Jasmine Crockett — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Texas, 2026

Jasmine Crockett supports border security while also advocating for immigrant rights, emphasizing the need for transparency and due process in immigration enforcement. She introduced the TRACK ICE Act for transparency in enforcement flights and demanded oversight of detention facilities and release of detainees like Liam Ramos. Crockett views migrants as crucial for jobs Americans no longer desire and asserts they are not responsible for economic problems, attributing these issues to other factors.

“So I had to go around the country and educate people about what immigrants do for this country, or the fact that we are a country of immigrants. The fact is ain’t none of y’all trying to go and farm right now. OK, so I'm lying? You're not, you're not. We’re done picking cotton. We are. You can't pay us enough to find a plantation." - Rep. Jasmine Crockett, abc3340.com (during a guest appearance at Grace Baptist Church in Connecticut)”

Jasmine Crockett supports expanding access to affordable healthcare, advocating for the extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent rising premiums. She voted in favor of extending these tax credits and against a short-term government funding bill that failed to address the healthcare crisis. Crockett also highlights the need for adequate healthcare specialists, particularly in rural areas of Texas, and links voting rights to achieving better healthcare representation and affordability.

“At the heart of this fight was one simple demand–extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits so families don’t see their premiums double overnight, and I am disgusted that people have forgotten or ignored our basic responsibilities. — Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, Press Release, November 9, 2025”

Jasmine Crockett demonstrates a strong pro-environment record, earning a 100% score from the League of Conservation Voters in both 2023 and 2025, and a 99% lifetime score. She has voted against measures such as blocking funding for environmental justice and limiting federal agencies’ response to the climate crisis. Crockett identifies as an "environmental girly" and was a founding member of the climate caucus at the state house level, expressing concerns about issues like water usage by AI data centers.

“um you know we know that I'm a environmental girly. I'm sure y'all know this already. Um, I was uh a founding member of the climate caucus in the on the state house level and um you know anyway so I have concerns about the environment um and I know that there have actually been protests around a number of these AI centers specifically in Texas and I can tell you as somebody who also served on the agriculture committee that I was hearing about water issues and [...] - Jasmine Crockett, San Antonio Express-News / Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board, 5 Feb 2026”

Jasmine Crockett advocates for abortion rights and reproductive justice, opposing restrictive laws and supporting personal choice. She has actively fought against Texas's Six-Week Ban and joined Supreme Court briefs to challenge it. She voted against bills such as the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act and amendments restricting servicemembers' access to abortion services, aligning with reproductive freedom positions. She believes that decisions about pregnancy are personal choices between an individual and their physician.

“I don't necessarily agree with abortion, but if you believe in freedom, you should absolutely be on this bandwagon. I'm not asking you to judge me or make decisions for me and my body, that me and my daughter are going to make.”

Jasmine Crockett supports funding for Israel when it is part of broader omnibus packages, such as her vote for H.R. 7006 which included aid for Israel, Gaza, Taiwan, and Haiti, citing the need to keep the government open and protect federal workers. She has voted against bills providing funding solely for Israel and encouraged President Biden to withhold certain offensive weaponry from Israel due to concerns about international law. Crockett also advocates for investing in drone technology over border walls for national security.

““That supplemental package was for defensive help to Israel, as well as it was for money for Gaza. It was for money for Taiwan. It was also money for Haiti. And so yes, I voted for it,” Crockett said. - Jasmine Crockett, speaking to reporters outside a Houston church, as reported in saobserver.com (published 2026/02/06).”

Representative Jasmine Crockett highlights the crucial link between children's access to nutritious food and their educational development. She advocates for ensuring children have both the necessary educational tools and healthy food for proper growth. This perspective is informed by her past work on the agriculture committee.

“I don't know that people are typically every day making the links between our children, specifically our kiddos, and their development or it being stifled by not having access to nutritious foods. This is work that I worked on when I was on the agriculture committee. - Jasmine Crockett, San Antonio Express-News/Austin American-Statesman Editorial Board Interview, February 5, 2026”

Jasmine Crockett supports background checks and red flag laws, citing her experience on a mental health care board and as a criminal defense attorney. She believes a middle ground can be found on gun legislation. Crockett also supports banning assault weapons and has been endorsed by Giffords for gun reform efforts. She advocates for addressing lax gun laws.

“"I believe we need background checks. I believe we need red flag laws," Crockett said, citing her experience on a mental health care board and as a criminal defense attorney. (Aby Molina/KVII, January 20, 2026)”