Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey files for Tarrant County judge, forgoing eighth term in Congress

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, is running for Tarrant County judge, according to a source with knowledge of his plans, marking a surprise last-minute pivot for the seven-term congressman who was expected to run for the seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

Instead, shortly before Monday’s 6 p.m. filing deadline, Veasey decided to seek the Democratic nomination for Tarrant County’s top elected office, bringing an end to his tenure in Congress that began in 2013.

“This decision is about where I can best serve the people of Tarrant County,” Veasey said in a statement. “It’s about strengthening our party, opening the door for new leadership and ensuring that our community continues to thrive.”

The Fort Worth Democrat has represented Texas’ 33rd Congressional District since its creation by court order, becoming the first Black member of Congress from Texas’ third-largest county. But the district, anchored in Veasey’s hometown of Fort Worth, was redrawn by Republicans this summer to cut out all of Tarrant County. The new 33rd District was drawn entirely in Dallas County and contains only about a third of Veasey’s current constituents.



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