History of Jasmine Crockett in Timeline

Jasmine Crockett is an American lawyer and politician. A member of the Democratic Party, she has served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 30th congressional district since 2023. Prior to this role, Crockett represented the 100th district in the Texas House of Representatives from 2021 to 2023.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 29, 1981: Jasmine Crockett Born

On March 29, 1981, Jasmine Felicia Crockett was born. She later became a lawyer and politician, serving as a U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district.

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January 28, 2020: Special Election Runoff

On January 28, 2020, a runoff special election was held after Eric Johnson vacated his seat in the Texas House to become mayor of Dallas. Lorraine Birabil won the election for the remainder of his term.

November 2020: Crockett Advances to General Election

In November 2020, Jasmine Crockett advanced to the general election after narrowly defeating Lorraine Birabil in a primary runoff. She ran unopposed and won.

January 2021: Crockett Assumes Office

In January 2021, Jasmine Crockett assumed office in the Texas House of Representatives after winning the November 2020 general election unopposed.

November 20, 2021: Eddie Bernice Johnson Announces Retirement

On November 20, 2021, Eddie Bernice Johnson, the incumbent representative of Texas's 30th congressional district, announced that she would not seek reelection in 2022.

May 16, 2024: Exchange with Marjorie Taylor Greene

On May 16, 2024, during an Oversight Committee hearing, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene made a personal remark about Jasmine Crockett's fake eyelashes. Crockett responded by asking a rhetorical question about the limits on personal comments.