History of Jasmine Crockett in Timeline

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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March 29, 1981: Jasmine Crockett Born

On March 29, 1981, Jasmine Felicia Crockett was born. She is an American lawyer and politician.

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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.

November 20, 2021: Eddie Bernice Johnson Announces Retirement

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

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.

May 16, 2024: Exchange with Representative Greene at Oversight Committee hearing

On May 16, 2024, during an Oversight Committee hearing, Jasmine Crockett responded to a barb by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene and clarified the limits on personal comments.

August 19, 2024: Speech at Democratic National Convention

On August 19, 2024, Jasmine Crockett spoke at the 2024 Democratic National Convention and questioned whether Donald Trump would violate voters' vision.

2024: Won Second Term

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

March 2025: Controversial Comments about Governor Abbott

In March 2025, Jasmine Crockett referred to Governor Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" and a "Hot Ass Mess" during a speech. This led to a censure resolution being filed against her.

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.