Rep. Jasmine Crockett drops bid for influential post on House oversight panel

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett drops bid for influential post on House oversight panel
The Dallas Democrat had said her party should respond more aggressively to the Trump administration and pitched herself as the best messenger for the job.
BY OWEN DAHLKAMP
WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett withdrew from the race to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, marking the Dallas Democrat’s second defeat in her attempt to climb the ranks of congressional leadership.

Crockett confirmed her decision to bow out of the race in a text to The Texas Tribune early Tuesday.

House Democrats picked Rep. Robert Garcia as their ranking member on the 47-person panel later Tuesday morning. The California Democrat defeated his remaining rival in the race, Rep. Stephen Lynch, after winning the support of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

The high-profile Oversight Committee handles issues related to government efficiency and accountability and would likely spearhead investigations into President Donald Trump if Democrats gain control of the House in 2026.

https://www.texastribune.org/2025/06/24/texas-jasmine-crockett-house-oversight-committee-ranking-democrat/

[nitpicked]

1. Thank you for the clarification

I thought I was seeing things earlier.

[W_HAMILTON]

2. Would have loved to see Crockett elevated to the position, but Garcia is pretty incredible as well!

I'm satisfied with the outcome here.