Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jasmine Crockett

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Jasmine Crockett

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Jasmine Crockett made an impact.

Jasmine Crockett is an American lawyer and politician currently serving as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 30th congressional district since January 2023. As a member of the Democratic Party, she represents a district encompassing much of South Dallas County, Central Dallas, Dallas Love Field Airport, and portions of Tarrant County. She is a prominent figure in Texas politics.

2006: Passed the Bar and Became Public Defender

In 2006, Jasmine Crockett completed law school, passed the bar examination, and became a public defender for Bowie County.

2019: Special Election Held

In 2019, after Eric Johnson vacated his seat in the Texas House, a special election was held.

January 28, 2020: Special Election Runoff

On January 28, 2020, a runoff election was held for Eric Johnson's vacated seat, which Lorraine Birabil won.

November 2020: Won General Election for Texas House

In November 2020, Jasmine Crockett won the general election unopposed and earned a seat in the Texas House.

January 2021: Assumed Office in Texas House

In January 2021, Jasmine Crockett assumed office as a member of the Texas House of Representatives.

November 20, 2021: Eddie Bernice Johnson Retirement Announcement

On November 20, 2021, Eddie Bernice Johnson announced she would not seek reelection in 2022.

January 2023: Assumed Office as U.S. Representative

In January 2023, Jasmine Crockett assumed office as the U.S. representative for Texas's 30th congressional district, representing the Democratic Party.

2023: Accusations During Biden Impeachment Hearing

During a 2023 impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden, Jasmine Crockett accused Republicans of hypocrisy, pointing out documented evidence of President Donald Trump's criminal offenses.

2023: Voted Against Fiscal Responsibility Act

In 2023, Jasmine Crockett was among the 46 Democrats who voted against the final passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act in the House. She also voted to provide support for Israel following the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

April 2024: Voted for Military Aid Packages

In April 2024, Jasmine Crockett voted in favor of military aid packages for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.

May 16, 2024: Exchange with Marjorie Taylor Greene

On May 16, 2024, during an Oversight Committee hearing, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene made a comment about Jasmine Crockett's eyelashes, leading to a discussion about the limits on personal comments during hearings.

August 19, 2024: Spoke at Democratic National Convention

On August 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention, Jasmine Crockett spoke about Republican nominee Donald Trump, using alliterative language.

2024: Co-chair of Harris-Walz campaign

In 2024, Crockett was named as co-chair of the 2024 Harris-Walz campaign and is part of the Democratic Congressional Progressive Caucus.

2024: Addressed Democratic National Convention and Won Second Term

In 2024, Jasmine Crockett addressed the Democratic National Convention referencing a prior incident. She also won a second term to the House of Representatives in 2024.

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