We might be a little behind on this one, but for many, they may not even be aware that it happened. And while it was just over a week ago, I felt it should have a story. Texas Representatives Dan Crenshaw (Rep.) and Jasmine Crockett (Dem.) have both been “primaried” and lost their elections. They didn’t lose the main election for their seats. Getting “primaried” means they lost to a member of their own party running against them to even have a shot at their seat. Basically, it’s like losing the Conference Championship Game, not the Super Bowl in football (NFL). You didn’t even get to the Super Bowl.
If you don’t follow politics, you probably don’t know who these people even are. If you follow politics, then you know that these two are extremely polarizing political figures. While some people like them, a whole lot of people DO NOT like them at all. Thus, they lost their bids to keep their political careers going. We here at SFL.media will break it down for you.
First, we have Dan Crenshaw. He is a Republican U.S. Representative from Texas. He lost his primary on March 3, 2026, to state Representative Steve Toth, who got 56 percent of the vote compared to Crenshaw’s 41 percent. Some feel that redistricting gave Toth an advantage (they use this excuse on everyone all the time), and he also benefited from stronger MAGA support and endorsements from key figures like Ted Cruz. He was the first incumbent House member to lose a primary in the 2026 cycle, highlighting the growing importance of loyalty to the MAGA base in GOP primaries.
Crenshaw is a former Navy SEAL and a two-term Representative. He was first elected in 2018. He represents Texas’s 2nd Congressional District, which covers a large part of the Houston area. Crenshaw gained national attention partly due to his military service, as he lost an eye during a deployment in Afghanistan. Politically, he’s often aligned with traditional conservative and pro-military stances, but he’s also been a vocal figure in the post-Trump GOP, navigating debates between traditional conservatism and the MAGA movement.
After losing his primary, Dan Crenshaw hasn’t announced any firm next steps. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for his service but said he’s taking time to reflect. While he didn’t confirm a new political run, he might pivot toward media, advocacy, or the private sector, though nothing is official yet.
Then we have Jasmine Crockett, a Democratic congresswoman from Dallas who lost her Texas primary running for Senate on March 3, 2026, to State Representative James Talarico. Crockett had strong support from progressives, but Talarico gained momentum, appealed more broadly, and had stronger financial backing. After conceding, Crockett called for party unity and said she would decide whether to seek re-election to her House seat in the newly drawn district.
Crockett is a Democratic politician from Texas. Before Congress, she was a civil rights attorney and a prominent criminal justice reform advocate. She first won a seat in the U.S. House in 2022, representing Texas’s 30th District, which covers parts of Dallas. She’s known for her focus on education, voting rights, and criminal justice. Crockett was also a key player in the state’s push for voting expansion and progressive reforms.
Jasmine Crockett faced several controversies during her political career. After losing the 2026 Senate primary, she alleged Republican interference in Dallas County voting. Her campaign also struggled with website errors and backlash over a joke about Melania Trump’s visa, as well as a remark about Governor Greg Abbott’s disability. Some Texas Democrats also criticized her statewide campaign strategy.
