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Ken Paxton Hosts Texas Primary Election Watch Party

Paxton hopes to unseat incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in Republican primary

Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Wins Texas House Primary

Teixeira will face off against Democratic candidate Kristin Hook in the November general election

Texas Democrats Prepare for Epic Senate Primary Showdown

Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state's first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades.

2026 Election: Candidates for Texas' 21st Congressional District

A dozen candidates vie to replace Congressman Chip Roy in the U.S. House race.

Texas Holds First Elections Since Gerrymandering Overhaul

The state's new congressional map has drastically changed the political landscape ahead of key primary races.

Texas' Redistricting Plan Faces Uncertainty Ahead of Midterms

Republicans' hopes of flipping five Democratic-held seats hinge on whether Trump-era voters will turn out in 2026 without him on the ballot.

Central Texas Voters Can Check Polling Locations and Wait Times

Voters can look up their closest and fastest polling places ahead of election day.

RFK Jr. Criticized for Wearing Jeans to Gym Workout in Austin

Health secretary's non-gym attire and questionable lifting form draw social media backlash

Trump Rallies in Texas as 3 GOP Senate Candidates Battle

President Trump makes first post-State of the Union trip to support Republican Senate hopefuls in Texas primary

Democrats Divided Over Texas Senate Primary as Party Seeks Path Forward

Candidates Talarico and Crockett offer competing visions for the Democratic Party in the Lone Star State

Texas Democrats Face Key Primary Choice: Talarico vs Crockett

Candidates offer contrasting strategies in fight for U.S. Senate seat

Crockett Brings Senate Campaign to UT Austin as Primary Nears End

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett spoke at the University of Texas at Austin as her Senate primary race enters final weeks.

Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry Vows to Spend 'Whatever We Need' to Back Cornyn in Senate Primary

Lone Star Freedom Project, chaired by Perry, has already spent nearly $18 million supporting Cornyn against Paxton and Hunt.

Gubernatorial hopeful slams Abbott's school takeover threat in San Antonio

State Rep. Gina Hinojosa criticizes Texas governor's plan to seize control of San Antonio ISD during campaign stop.

Reminders for March 2026 Texas Primary Elections

Voters to choose candidates for November general election ballot

Texas Senate Primary: Cornyn, Talarico Face Questions in Austin

The two candidates who have held out the promise of electability are coping with challenges in the race.

Texas Senate Primary: Cornyn, Talarico Face Questions in Austin

With early voting underway, Cornyn, Talarico, and other candidates are campaigning ahead of primary election day on March 3.

Cornyn and Talarico Kick Off Early Voting in Austin

U.S. Senate candidates campaign across the city as Texas voters begin casting ballots

Texas' Most Populous Counties See Higher Early Voter Turnout

Increased participation in the first days of early voting compared to previous primaries

GOP Attorney General Candidates Tout Conservative Credentials in Primary Debate

Four Republicans vie to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas' top law enforcement officer

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