Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Jasmine Crockett

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

Jasmine Crockett is an American lawyer and politician. Since January 2023, she has served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 30th congressional district. Crockett is a member of the Democratic Party.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Passed the Bar and Became Public Defender

In 2006, Jasmine Crockett passed the bar examination and became a public defender for Bowie County. She later formed a law firm.

2019: Special Election Held

In 2019, after Eric Johnson vacated his seat in the Texas House, a special election was held on November 5, with a runoff on January 28, 2020.

January 28, 2020: Special Election Runoff

On January 28, 2020, a runoff election was held after Eric Johnson vacated his seat. Lorraine Birabil won.

November 2020: General Election Win

In November 2020, Jasmine Crockett won the general election unopposed after advancing from the primary runoff.

January 2021: Assumed Office

In January 2021, Jasmine Crockett assumed office after winning the November 2020 general election.

November 20, 2021: Eddie Bernice Johnson Announces Retirement

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

2022: Crockett Wins General Election

In 2022, Jasmine Crockett won the general election and was chosen to be the 118th Congress's freshman class representative.

2023: Accusation of Hypocrisy in Impeachment Hearing

During a 2023 impeachment hearing for President Joe Biden, Jasmine Crockett accused Republicans of hypocrisy, displaying photos from the FBI search of Mar-a-Lago showing Donald Trump storing classified documents improperly.

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 of 2023 in the House. She voted to provide Israel with support following the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

April 2024: Voted for Military Aid Packages

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

August 19, 2024: Speech at Democratic National Convention

On August 19, 2024, during the Democratic National Convention, Jasmine Crockett spoke about Donald Trump, questioning if a "vindictive vile villain" would violate voters' vision.