Jasmine Crockett’s pastor may succeed her in House district

Frederick Haynes III, pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, won the Democratic primary for Texas’s 30th Congressional District with 72.6% of the vote, succeeding Jasmine Crockett, who recently lost her U.S. Senate bid. Haynes, a proponent of reparations and vocal critic of Israeli policies, has drawn controversy for his statements linking U.S. history to systemic racism and violence. His campaign aligns with progressive values, including Medicare for All and raising the minimum wage.

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