Dallas minister Frederick Haynes III, leader of Friendship-West Baptist Church, on Monday filed his candidacy for Dallas’ 30th Congressional District.
Haynes’ candidacy comes as the district’s current representative, Dallas Democrat Jasmine Crockett, is expected to announce a Senate campaign. Crockett is staging an event Monday at 4:30 p.m. to discuss her political future.
Haynes’ leadership of the 13,000-member church in Oak Cliff has given him a significant platform and he’s been heavily involved in political events and social justice causes.
With Crockett expected to leave her District 30 seat, Haynes is one of several candidates expected to run to replace her. Haynes was a major supporter of Crockett’s campaign and he’s her pastor.
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Haynes will join a contest that’s likely to include U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, who has represented nearby District 33 since 2013.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett hugs Rev. Frederick Haynes III, senior pastor of Friendship-West Baptist Church, as she takes the stage to address a rally at Antioch Fellowship Church on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, in Dallas.
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The Republican-controlled Legislature redrew that district this summer and removed Veasey’s Tarrant County political base. District 30 was changed also. It’s dominated by Black voters and includes a swath of Tarrant County, including areas Veasey used to represent.
Haynes is making his first run for major office.
In 2024 Haynes took over leadership of the Chicago-based civil rights organization Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Less than three months later he resigned.
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Haynes recently returned to his duties as Friendship-West pastor after a brief medical leave.