Jasmine Crockett’s Pastor, Frederick Haynes III, Sees Congress as Stage to Pursue Social Justice

Jasmine Crockett’s pastor, Frederick Haynes III, sees Congress as stage to pursue social justice

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune January 15, 2026 The Rev. Frederick Haynes III has supported Dallas Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett for years, offering her spiritual guidance and political support as her pastor and friend. Now, with her endorsement, the longtime Baptist minister is seeking to succeed Crockett in Texas’ 30th Congressional District, after she decided to pursue a Senate bid rather than run for reelection to the House. Haynes…

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Haynes staked out several progressive policy positions at his recent campaign launch event, including support for Medicare for All and dismantling U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.