Multiple polls show Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa leading or tied with Gov. Greg Abbott, while Senate candidate James Talarico runs competitively against Ken Paxton. The results suggest potential Democratic gains in a state that has been reliably Republican for decades.
Bo French, Republican nominee for Texas Railroad Commissioner, faced widespread condemnation from prominent Texas Republicans after posting xenophobic remarks about Asian American students celebrating a University of Texas football victory, claiming they showed "how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners." French has doubled down on his comments despite the backlash.
President Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc. has made a $10 million ad buy to support Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's Senate campaign, marking the PAC's entry into the 2026 midterm elections. The spending comes after polls showed Paxton trailing his Democratic opponent.
Former House Appropriations Committee Chair Kay Granger, who served nearly three decades in Congress and was the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the House, died Sunday. Speaker Mike Johnson announced her death.
LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman gave $10 million to support Democratic candidate James Talarico's Texas Senate campaign, representing nearly 80% of the super PAC's second-quarter fundraising in what could become one of the most expensive Senate races.
Democratic candidate James Talarico is leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race, prompting Donald Trump to campaign in the traditionally conservative state and attack Talarico with nicknames like 'Talafreako.' The Republican National Convention is coming to Texas as the GOP confronts the state's emerging competitiveness.
President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican primary runoff against incumbent Senator John Cornyn, one week before the election. The endorsement came despite advisers urging Trump to support Cornyn, citing concerns about Paxton's baggage.
The Texas Tribune released a Q&A comparing Ken Paxton and John Cornyn's positions on immigration, IVF, foreign policy, AI and other key issues as the two Republicans head to a runoff election for U.S. Senate. Both candidates declined to participate, so the publication used their past statements and voting history.
Multiple Texas counties, including Dallas and Williamson, are reverting to countywide voting systems for the May 26 primary runoff elections after precinct-based voting caused massive disruptions and voter confusion during the March 3 primaries. The runoff will feature a high-profile Senate race between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton.
Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will face each other in a May 26 runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in Tuesday's Republican primary election. The contentious race has drawn national attention and will extend the expensive, divisive battle for another three months.
Austin state lawmaker James Talarico defeated Jasmine Crockett in the Texas Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, securing the party's nomination in a race Democrats hope will end their 30-year statewide losing streak. The primary featured a contentious debate over electoral strategy.
State Rep. James Talarico entered 2026 with approximately $1.5 million more in campaign funds than U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett as the two Democrats compete for their party's nomination for U.S. Senate in the March 3 primary.
Texas Senator John Cornyn outraised competitors including Attorney General Ken Paxton and Lt. Gov. Dan Hunt in Q4 2025 fundraising, though polling shows Cornyn and Paxton in a close race with neither reaching the threshold to avoid a runoff.
State Representative James Talarico raised nearly $7 million in the most recent fundraising quarter for his U.S. Senate bid, bringing his total campaign haul to approximately $13 million. His primary opponent, U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, reported record fundraising quarters but did not disclose specific amounts.
Two-term Houston-area Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on Monday, joining an already contentious primary race between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The Army veteran and MAGA-aligned rising star is defying Senate GOP leadership by entering the race.
Texas state Representative James Talarico officially announced his candidacy for U.S. Senate on September 9, 2025, entering a competitive Democratic primary race that includes former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. The Austin Democrat, known for his viral social media presence with 1.2 million followers, is positioning his campaign against billionaire influence.
Texas Sen. John Cornyn raised $1 million more than challenger Attorney General Ken Paxton in the first quarter of their 2026 Republican primary battle, while significant fundraising also shapes the state's first open GOP primaries for attorney general and comptroller in a decade.
Democratic U.S. Representative Colin Allred announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate in Texas on July 1, 2025, launching his 2026 campaign. Allred, who currently represents Texas in the House, is making another bid for Senate after a previous campaign.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced his senior campaign team for his 2026 reelection bid, staffing it with prominent Republican strategists including a former Trump pollster. The move signals preparation for a potentially serious challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Texas Senator John Cornyn has kicked off his 2026 re-election campaign nearly a year before the primary, emphasizing his ties to President Trump as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton considers mounting a primary challenge.
