Jasmine Crockett’s seat might vanish as redistricting turns on the Squad included

Rep. Jasmine Crockett, a rising progressive voice in the Democratic Party and self-described “Squad” member, is facing a major threat to her political future following the release of a new congressional redistricting map in Texas.

The proposal, approved by a committee in the Republican-controlled Texas House on Friday, would effectively eliminate Crockett’s seat as it currently exists—placing her outside the boundaries of the newly drawn 30th Congressional District.

The move is seen as part of a broader GOP strategy to reshape the political landscape of Texas by consolidating Republican power through redistricting.

The updated map is expected to create five more Republican-leaning districts, cutting deeply into existing Democratic strongholds in urban areas like Houston and Dallas.

“I currently don’t live in the [Congressional District] 30 that they created…that’s not where I live now,” Crockett said in a statement Saturday, acknowledging that the redrawn map no longer includes her residence.

She added that state Republicans requested address information from incumbent members like herself during the redistricting process—a gesture she now views as insincere.

“They are supposed to take that into consideration, and these are some of the things that the court will look at when they’re trying to determine whether or not there were problems with creating the maps,” she told The Grio. “It’s really awful.”

Crockett didn’t hold back in criticizing Texas Republicans, calling the process a “hot mess” and accusing lawmakers of having “no integrity.”

“They could care less about doing what’s right,” she said, despite longstanding accusations that Democrats in states like Illinois and Maryland have used gerrymandering for years to marginalize GOP voters.

The proposed redistricting plan has reignited a national debate over partisan gerrymandering and its impact on representative democracy.

While both parties have historically engaged in the practice, the changes in Texas come at a time when control of the House of Representatives remains tightly contested heading into the 2026 midterms.

With Democrats holding narrow control in many congressional districts, any redistricting shift—even in one state—could tip the balance of power nationally.

Rep. Crockett is among the more visible and controversial new members of Congress, gaining prominence through her fiery rhetoric and frequent clashes with Republican lawmakers.

Her outspoken views and alignment with progressive Democrats have made her a target for GOP criticism—and, now, potentially the victim of a well-timed redistricting maneuver.

Crockett’s tenure in Congress has not been without incident. Earlier this year, she drew bipartisan outrage for referring to Texas Governor Greg Abbott as “Gov. Hot Wheels” during a speech at a Human Rights Campaign event in Los Angeles.

The comment, seen as mocking Abbott’s disability, was widely condemned. Abbott has been paralyzed from the waist down since 1984 following a jogging accident.

Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas) responded swiftly, introducing a resolution to censure Crockett for her remarks.

“She must be censured and held accountable for the venomous rhetoric she spews as a representative of the Democratic Party,” Weber wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Words have meanings, and actions have consequences.”

Although the House never held a censure vote, the episode left a stain on Crockett’s record and amplified GOP efforts to paint her as a divisive and reckless figure in national politics.

Crockett’s combative style was also on display during a heated congressional hearing in May 2024, where she clashed with Reps. Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), escalating tensions across the aisle.

Critics have cited these instances as evidence of a broader pattern of inflammatory behavior.

Some Republicans appear content to let Crockett remain the face of progressive politics—at least for now. Fox News host and former GOP Congressman Trey Gowdy described her as a political liability for Democrats.

“If Jasmine Crockett is a thought leader of the party, Democrats will stay in the wilderness longer than Moses did,” Gowdy said in June, mocking her high-profile confrontations and suggesting her rhetoric does more harm than good for her party.

He added: “It’s hard to know where to start with Ms. Crockett. She mocked the governor of Texas for being paralyzed.

She conflates attention deficit disorder with insanity, which is both cruel and medically stupid. What she’s really saying is that a majority of her fellow citizens voted for someone who’s insane. So what does that make us?”

According to Gowdy, Crockett’s bombastic style might energize a specific base, but it alienates the moderate voters needed for long-term electoral success. “Insulting voters typically is not a pathway to success,” he said.

Crockett and her Democratic allies are expected to challenge the new map in court, citing possible violations of the Voting Rights Act and constitutional protections against voter dilution.

Texas has a long history of redistricting battles, many of which have ended up before federal judges.

Courts often examine whether minority voting power has been unfairly diminished and whether lawmakers drew maps with the intent to discriminate against specific populations or political parties.

While Crockett has not officially announced whether she will run in another district, her public comments suggest she is gearing up for a legal and political fight.

If the courts side with her, the maps could be redrawn again—though time is running short before the next election cycle.

The redistricting threat to Crockett highlights a broader challenge for Democrats: the vulnerability of progressive incumbents in states where Republicans control redistricting.

It also signals an ongoing cultural and ideological divide within the party, as leaders grapple with the visibility and tone of newer, more combative members like Crockett.

To many on the left, Crockett represents an unapologetic voice for justice and equity, unafraid to speak truth to power. To critics, she is a reckless firebrand whose antics overshadow her legislative contributions.

Whether Crockett survives politically will depend not just on the courts or the redistricting process—but also on whether voters in Texas and beyond continue to see her as a bold leader or a political liability.

As Texas Republicans move forward with a redistricting map that could erase Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s seat, the political battleground is quickly shifting.

Crockett faces not only the threat of being drawn out of her district but also mounting pressure from past controversies that continue to dog her reputation.

Still, she remains defiant, vowing to challenge the GOP's redistricting plan and warning of broader implications for democratic representation.

Whether she emerges as a resilient champion of the left or a cautionary tale of political overreach remains to be seen. What’s certain is that her future—and the future of progressive influence in Congress—hangs in the balance.