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 currently serving as the U.S. representative for Texas's 30th congressional district since 2023. As a member of the Democratic Party, she represents her district in the House of Representatives.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2006: Graduation from Law School and Passing the Bar

In 2006, Jasmine Crockett graduated from the University of Houston Law Center with a Juris Doctor and subsequently passed the bar examination. She then became a member of the National Bar Association and the Dallas Black Criminal Bar Association.

2019: Special Election Held

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

January 28, 2020: Special Election Runoff

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

November 2020: Crockett wins general election unopposed.

In November 2020, Jasmine Crockett won the general election unopposed and advanced to office.

January 2021: Assumed Office

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

2022: Crockett Elected as Freshman Class Representative

In 2022, Jasmine Crockett was chosen to be the 118th Congress's freshman class representative after winning the general election on November 8.

2024: Won Second Term

In 2024, Jasmine Crockett won a second term to House of Representatives.

June 2025: Candidacy for Ranking Member and Withdrawal

In June 2025, Jasmine Crockett announced her candidacy for Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, but later withdrew after placing last in the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee vote.