WASHINGTON – Dallas Rep.-elect Jasmine Crockett was chosen as the freshman class representative Thursday, a House leadership position that elevates her...
“I am truly humbled by the confidence that my colleagues have placed in me,” Crockett told The Dallas Morning News in a prepared statement. “While I am focused on having a successful transition, I look forward to using this position in leadership to advocate for this historic class of new members and ensuring that Texas priorities are prioritized.”
As the freshman representative, Crockett will be a liaison between party leadership and at least 35 new Democrats who will be sworn into the House on Jan. 3. Crockett will be the first Black woman to hold the“For nearly a century, freshmen have selected Members of their class to represent their best interests before party leadership and it doesn’t fall short on me the responsibility that we have as a collective,” Crockett said in a statement.
“We’ve got work to do and I’m ready to lock arms with each of my colleagues to deliver on the key issues facing us while ensuring we build a stronger Democratic caucus,” she continued.
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