Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces a major shake-up after the U.S. Supreme Court approved Texas’ new congressional map, placing her home outside the district she currently represents.
While the ruling does not remove Crockett from office mid-term, it effectively prevents her from automatically running in her current district during the 2026 election.
The high court’s decision upholds a GOP-drawn map widely seen as an effort to increase Republican representation in Texas. The ruling reshapes key Democratic districts in Dallas, Houston, and other areas, forcing incumbents like Crockett to consider running in new districts, retiring, or pursuing other offices.
In North Texas, Crockett’s 30th District is redrawn to include parts of Tarrant County, which overlaps with Rep. Marc Veasey’s political base, while the new 33rd District contains an almost equal mix of voters from Crockett, Veasey, and Rep. Julie Johnson’s former districts.
Crockett has not yet decided whether she will seek reelection in the House or pursue a potential U.S. Senate bid, a move that could further shake up Democratic plans in the region.
“This ruling changes the political landscape in Texas, particularly for Democrats in North Texas,” said political analyst Angela Ramirez. “Incumbents now face tough choices: retire, compete against each other, or navigate districts heavily favored toward Republicans.”
Republican lawmakers welcomed the decision, with State Rep. Briscoe Cain calling it confirmation that the state’s “Big Beautiful Map” was correct.
Meanwhile, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries vowed that Texas Democrats, including Crockett’s colleagues, would fight to retain their seats despite the redistricting.
The Supreme Court’s approval of the map has already triggered speculation about potential primaries, district swaps, and new candidacies, setting up a politically charged lead-up to the 2026 midterms.
Crockett’s next move — whether a House run in a new district or a Senate campaign — will likely determine the path forward for Democrats in North Texas.
