Texas runoff elections are almost a month away
We are almost a month away from the start of early voting for the May runoff elections. That vote will finalize several big primary races and will kick off the push to the November general election.
We are almost a month away from the start of early voting for the May runoff elections. That vote will finalize several big primary races and will kick off the push to the November general election.
James Talarico breaks national fundraising record in first quarter for Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has raised $27 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first quarter of 2026, breaking the record for any Senate candidate in a U.S. race.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has raised $27 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first quarter of 2026, breaking the record for any Senate candidate in a U.S. race.
Cornyn has small lead over Paxton in new Senate runoff poll
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee.
Austin Democrat files legislation to change how primary elections are run
An Austin Democrat said he is filing legislation to change how primary elections are run. This is in response to the confusion that happened during the March primaries.
An Austin Democrat said he is filing legislation to change how primary elections are run. This is in response to the confusion that happened during the March primaries.
Voter confusion during Texas primaries in WilCo
An Austin Democrat said he is filing legislation to change how primary elections are run. This is in response to the confusion that happened during the March primaries.
An Austin Democrat said he is filing legislation to change how primary elections are run. This is in response to the confusion that happened during the March primaries.
Paxton picks up CPAC’s endorsement in Texas Senate runoff on final day of convention
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has gotten the nod from the Conservative Political Action Conference in his bid to unseat incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn.
Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
Patrick creates Texas religious liberty committee as he leads similar Trump panel
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced Monday he is creating a state Senate committee focused on religious liberty.
Cornyn campaign targets Paxton with AI-generated ‘Love Shack’ parody ad
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
Sen. John Cornyn's campaign on Tuesday released its latest political ad attacking his primary runoff opponent, Ken Paxton.
President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.
Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.
Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.
2026 Election: The economy may become a top issue in November
The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.
The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.
The economy and the 2026 election
The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.
The outcome of the midterm election may not hinge on some of the hot topics that drove primary voters to the ballot box. The economy may flip the political narrative in Texas and across the nation.
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of District 23 Congressional race
A Republican U.S. House representative from Texas said he is dropping out the midterms after admitting he had an affair.
A Republican U.S. House representative from Texas said he is dropping out the midterms after admitting he had an affair.
Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention.
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention.
GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection.
Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection.
Heated political races in Texas morphs into spiritual warfare
Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.
Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.
Texas U.S. Senate race is still a hot topic
Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.
Political spiritual warfare is starting to gain ground as the midterm fight moves from the Primary election. The Texas Senate race may be the biggest battleground.
Paxton says he might drop from Senate race if federal voter ID bill passes
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.
Texas AG Ken Paxton says he would consider dropping out of the U.S. Senate runoff election if Congress passes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.