Dallas Attorney Sholdon Daniels Takes on Jasmine Crockett for House Seat

Dallas attorney Sholdon Daniels is taking on the political challenge of a lifetime. A veteran of the U.S. Army, a small-town Texan, a practicing attorney, and a father of three, Daniels is stepping into the political arena with a mission to bring real-world grit and common sense back to Washington. His campaign to unseat Democrat Jasmine Crockett in Texas’s 30th Congressional District is built on the belief that voters deserve more than political theatrics—they deserve solutions.

Sholdon Daniels with Members of the Dallas Police Department (X: @sholdondaniels)

“I’m tired of seeing politicians care more about their careers than the people they represent,” Daniels said in a recent interview with American Liberty Media. “Our kids deserve better schools. Our streets deserve to be safer. Our businesses deserve to thrive.”

Born to a teenage mother in Sherman, Texas, Daniels learned early what it meant to hustle for opportunity. At 18, he joined the Army and served as a Signal Support System Specialist. After his service, he earned his degree from UT-Dallas and his law degree from Texas Southern University. He built a law practice, married his childhood sweetheart, and is now raising his family in Dallas.

As for the incumbent, Sholdon doesn't hold back his criticism. “She’s become a polarizing figure, even among Democrats,” he said. “There’s a growing number of voters who are embarrassed by her antics and are ready for someone who represents the district—not themselves.”

Jasmine Crockett has recently come under fire for defending illegal immigration, stating at a recent event that "[black Americans] don't want go back to picking cotton."

Daniels’ campaign is focused on “real solutions, not grandstanding.” If he can take down incumbent Democrat Jasmine Crockett, his top priorities will be education reform, tax relief, and a renewed emphasis on school choice and vocational training.

“There’s a report that only 18% of eighth graders in DISD are reading on grade level,” Daniels said. “That’s tragic. We’ve got to invest in vocational training, create specialized schools, and give parents the freedom—and the money—to choose what’s best for their kids.”

Daniels is confident that the district, which encompasses downtown Dallas and much of southern Dallas County, is ready for a change. Former Democrat Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson represented the area for thirty years before progressive firebrand Jasmine Crockett won the seat in 2022. Crockett has amassed nearly $2.6 million in her warchest for the election. Still, there is hope to flip this district.

“TX-30 is not as blue as people think,” Daniels said. “It’s diverse. And the truth is, we haven’t had a serious Republican contender here in a long time. That changes with me.”

Indeed, Daniels says he’s already raised more money and built more infrastructure than any previous GOP challenger in the district, raising nearly $53,000 in the first three months of his campaign, which is a solid start with over a year and a half before the election. And his approach is different: less party talking points, more face-to-face conversations with constituents.

“I’m knocking on doors. I’m calling in favors. I’m building a coalition of common-sense Democrats, Republicans, and independents who are tired of being ignored,” Daniels said. “People want someone who listens, who understands their struggles, and who actually gets things done.”

Daniels describes “America First” as a unifying idea, not a divisive one. “It means putting aside our differences and deciding that we want to win as a country,” he explained. “We shrink the federal government, empower the states, and let people shape their own futures.”

He’s especially proud of his immigration proposal, which rewards legal immigrant entrepreneurs who create jobs and stay out of trouble with an expedited path to legal status—not just for themselves but for someone they nominate from their home country. “We need to recognize and reward those who contribute. That’s how we grow.”

Daniels understands the scale of the challenge. “I need to raise money and get the word out to 244 precincts. I need 200,000 votes, and I’m halfway there.”

But he’s confident—and so are many voters who are giving him a shot, even if they’ve never voted Republican before.

The primary elections will be held in March 2026, and the general election will be November 3, 2026.

To learn more about Sholdon Daniels or contribute to his campaign, visit DanielsForUS.com.

*Special thanks to Al Morris for assistance on this article.