By Trendsetter Tribune 
Former Vice President Kamala Harris officially entered the Texas political fray on Friday, February 27, 2026, by endorsing U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett in the state’s highly competitive Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate.
The endorsement is considered Harris’s most significant political move since leaving office 13 months ago and comes just days before the March 3 primary election.
The “Auntie” Endorsement
Harris’s support was delivered via a statewide robocall, where she praised the Dallas congresswoman’s tenacity and record.
“Texas has the chance to send a fighter like Jasmine Crockett to the United States Senate… Jasmine has the experience and record to hold Donald Trump and his billionaire cronies accountable.”
— Kamala Harris (via campaign robocall)
Crockett, who served as a national co-chair for Harris’s 2024 presidential campaign, has frequently described the former VP as a “mentor and a friend and an auntie of sorts.”
Shifting Primary Dynamics
The endorsement provides a major boost for Crockett as she seeks to fend off a strong challenge from state Representative James Talarico. While the race was initially seen as a “dead heat,” recent polling suggests Crockett has opened up a significant lead.
| Metric | Jasmine Crockett | James Talarico |
| Latest UT Polling | 56% | 44% |
| Key Support Base | Black voters (87%+), seniors, progressives. | White voters, college-educated, moderate “crossover” appeal. |
| Fundraising (as of Feb 11) | $8.6 million | $20.7 million |
Strategic Timing
The timing of the Harris endorsement is notable for several reasons:
- Final Pitch: It landed on the final day of early voting in Texas, aimed at driving a surge in turnout.
- Counter-Programming: Harris’s announcement coincided with President Donald Trump’s visit to Corpus Christi, highlighting the nationalized nature of this year’s Texas primary.
- Electability Debate: The “establishment” stamp from Harris is intended to counter GOP arguments that Crockett is “too controversial” to win a general election in a red state.