Wall Street Journal editors warn Republicans face a 'bruising' primary in Texas

The Wall Street Journal's conservative editorial board warned Republicans that they face a "bruising" primary in Texas after Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) announced her candidacy for the Senate. Crockett announced her run after the Supreme Court ruled that Texas could use its redrawn electoral map for the 2026 primary.

The new map made four Democratic-held Congressional seats, Crockett's included, more competitive for Republicans. The Journal's editorial board argued in a new editorial on Sunday that Crockett's entering the Senate race is "good news" for Republicans.

If she wins the Democratic primary, she will face off against high-profile Republican candidates like Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) or Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton. However, the race could prove costly for the party, the ed...