Prominent Dallas pastor Frederick Haynes kicked off his campaign Monday to be the Democratic nominee for Texas’ 30th congressional district — seeking to replace Jasmine Crockett, who is running for U.S. Senate.
Haynes has led Friendship-West Baptist Church in southern Dallas for more than 40 years. His campaign is focused on “championing justice, uniting communities, and fighting for people-first leadership,” according to his campaign announcement.
Haynes passionately made his case to the crowd at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters in Fair Park, framing himself as an outsider to Washington who would shake things up…