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

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett this week announced she’s joining the race for the Democratic party’s top spot on the House Oversight committee. The position is open after the death of U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia late last month.

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