Our work cannot be solely reactive,” Crockett told her colleagues, pitching herself as the most effective messenger among the Democratic hopefuls.

U.S. Rep. Crockett’s candidacy presents an opportunity for a generational shift in House Democratic leadership. Rising Democratic star U.S. Rep.

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) jumped into the race Tuesday to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee to replace the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA). Three other Democrats have already entered the race: Reps.