As results trickled in Tuesday evening, Jasmine Crockett was hoping to avoid a runoff in the Democratic primary for Texas' 30th Congressional District. Now, it's likely Crockett will face Jane Hope Hamilton in a runoff election in May, according to unofficial results from the Texas Secretary of State's office.
“I’m going to continue to focus on the issues because the issues are great, and that’s what the people deserve," Crockett said at a watch party in Dallas on Tuesday. "So I think that we can hopefully refocus people and get back to just kind of focusing on them and the work that needs to be done.”
Well it looks like it’s over with just under 49 percent… we are heading to a runoff! We need all hands on deck! Let’s finish this race & get on to the business of District 30! #Elections https://t.co/txEajyFlyw
— Rep. Jasmine Crockett (@JasmineForUS) March 2, 2022
Crockett, a Dallas attorney, currently serves as a representative in the Texas House. Her likely runoff opponent, Jane Hope Hamilton, is a former congressional chief of staff.
“I have walked the path of commitment for our community for over 20 years and you have been walking with me” #HopeIsonBallot pic.twitter.com/nusM4OfVaD
— Jane Hope Hamilton (@JaneHopeTX) March 2, 2022
The runoff election is scheduled for May 24. Crockett said she hopes to unite North Texas Democrats in the weeks ahead.
“There are definitely people in this race that I want to have conversations with, want to see if I can earn their support going forward and really come together, because that’s what it’s about," Crockett said.
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