U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett withdrew from the race to become the top Democrat on the powerful House Oversight Committee, marking the Dallas Democrat’s second defeat in her attempt to climb the ranks of congressional leadership.

Crockett confirmed her decision to bow out of the race in a text to The Texas Tribune early Tuesday.

House Democrats picked Rep. Robert Garcia as their ranking member on the 47-person panel later Tuesday morning. The California Democrat defeated his remaining rival in the race, Rep. Stephen Lynch, after winning the support of the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

The high-profile Oversight Committee handles issues related to government efficiency and accountability and would likely spearhead investigations into President Donald Trump if Democrats gain control of the House in 2026.

Crockett, who has cultivated a large social media following and is widely seen as a rising star in the party, officially jumped into the race to replace the committee’s former top Democrat, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia, after he died in May.

In a letter to colleagues announcing her bid, Crockett advocated for a more aggressive Democratic response to the Trump administration.

“Every hearing, every investigation, every public moment must serve the dual purpose of accountability and must demonstrate why a House Democratic majority is essential for America’s future,” Crockett wrote.

Many Democrats considered Crockett for the post but found her messaging style to be overzealous. Crockett previously faced criticism after referring to Gov. Greg Abbott as “Governor Hot Wheels.” For the past 40 years, Abbott has been in a wheelchair after being paralyzed by a falling tree.