Talarico, Hinojosa make final pushes to voters as polls show competitive Texas race

Democrats Gina Hinojosa and James Talarico rallied supporters in Dallas on Thursday as they both face tight races with the midterm election just days away. 

Election 2026: New poll, ads show tight and chaotic races in Texas

The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. It shows the senate race remains close and as the only statewide race with a democrat in the lead.

2026 Election: Discussion on extreme campaign ad blitz
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The last major poll before the end of early voting is now out. The survey from TSU comes as VP JD Vance returned to Texas due to the tight Senate race.

FULL VIDEO: Vance stumps for Paxton in Weatherford
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Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to supporters in Weatherford, Texas, on Thursday to make the case for Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton.

Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.

Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches

Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.

Election 2026: Has the early voting surge ended?

Wait times at most early voting locations were down Wednesday across the Austin metro. It’s unclear if the surge is over, or if it's just a mid-week lull before a Friday dash.

Early voting wait times have gone down across Austin
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Wait times at most early voting locations across Austin have gone down. It's unclear if the surge is over or if its just a midweek lull before a Friday dash.

Williamson County school district VATREs
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If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.

Election 2026: Proposed tax increase for some Williamson County school districts

If you live in Williamson County, your property taxes may go up after Election Day. You will vote on a tax increase towards the bottom of your ballot if you live in the Leander, Round Rock, or Georgetown school districts.

Conservative influencers face charges for Minnesota vote vouching video

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty has filed charges against conservative influencers and independent journalists Cam Higby and James O'Keefe over a video they made on vote vouching.

2026 Midterms: U.S. Senate races remain tight
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A number of polls are showing gains for Democrats in several races ahead of Election Day but Republicans are hoping for some pick-ups of their own. FOX's Doug Luzader has the latest.

2026 Election: Candidates use celebrity star power
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In competitive races across the country, Republicans and Democrats are bringing out some big names. FOX's Pete Cuddihy has more.

Election 2026: Top political party leaders speak on polls, voter surges

The top candidates on the Texas Midterm ballot are not debating, but two top party leaders spoke to Battleground Texas on Tuesday.

Top Texas midterm candidates not debating
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The top candidates on the Texas Midterm ballot are not debating, but two top party leaders spoke to Battleground Texas on Tuesday.

Texas political leaders debate Donald Trump visits as midterm races tighten

RNC Chair Joe Gruters and Texas Democratic Chair Kendall Scudder debate whether repeated Texas visits by Donald Trump and heavy GOP spending signal tight statewide races or routine midterm turnout efforts.

Hinojosa granted access to Musk communications
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A Travis County judge has ruled that Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa can review unredacted communications between Gov. Greg Abbott's office and Elon Musk. FOX 7 Austin's Julieanna Jackson has the details.

Trump to campaign in Lubbock and Corpus Christi as Texas Senate race tightens

Donald Trump will visit Corpus Christi and Lubbock on Tuesday, Oct. 27, holding two midterm campaign rallies as Republicans target key Texas races.