Crockett defeats Hamilton in Democratic primary for U.S. District 30

DALLAS — State Rep. Jasmine Crockett pulled away from businesswoman Jane Hope Hamilton to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. District 30 Co...

May 26, 2022
6:40 AM

DALLAS — State Rep. Jasmine Crockett pulled away from businesswoman Jane Hope Hamilton to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. District 30 Congressional seat Tuesday night.  Crockett won with 61% of the vote, with a 20-point lead and about 3,500 more votes than Hamilton. During a speech to her supporters Tuesday night, Crockett said her numbers in the race looked good.  "I am tired of the excuses, it's time to get to work," Crockett said. Crockett said at the end of the day, the race was about who was going to do the hard work and care.