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Republican 'Absolutist' Poised to Win Texas Congressional Seat After Incumbent's Departure
Brendan Herrera, a self-described gun rights advocate, emerges as the GOP frontrunner in a sprawling border district.

Bobby Pulido Wins Democratic Primary in Texas' 15th District
Centrist Democrat defeats progressive challenger in competitive primary race
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett Hosts Senate Campaign Watch Party
Crockett, a Democrat, is running for U.S. Senate in Texas.
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Mar. 4, 2026
Ken Paxton Hosts Texas Primary Election Watch Party
Paxton hopes to unseat incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn in Republican primary
Mar. 4, 2026
Former MLB Star Mark Teixeira Wins Texas House Primary
Teixeira will face off against Democratic candidate Kristin Hook in the November general election
Mar. 3, 2026
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.
Mar. 2, 2026
2026 Election: Candidates for Texas' 21st Congressional District
A dozen candidates vie to replace Congressman Chip Roy in the U.S. House race.
Mar. 2, 2026
Texas Holds First Elections Since Gerrymandering Overhaul
The state's new congressional map has drastically changed the political landscape ahead of key primary races.
Feb. 28, 2026
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.
Feb. 27, 2026
Central Texas Voters Can Check Polling Locations and Wait Times
Voters can look up their closest and fastest polling places ahead of election day.
Feb. 27, 2026
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
Feb. 27, 2026
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
Feb. 25, 2026
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
Feb. 25, 2026
Texas Democrats Face Key Primary Choice: Talarico vs Crockett
Candidates offer contrasting strategies in fight for U.S. Senate seat
Feb. 24, 2026
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.
Feb. 24, 2026
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.
Feb. 23, 2026
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.
Feb. 23, 2026
Reminders for March 2026 Texas Primary Elections
Voters to choose candidates for November general election ballot
Feb. 22, 2026
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.
Feb. 22, 2026
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.
Feb. 21, 2026
Cornyn and Talarico Kick Off Early Voting in Austin
U.S. Senate candidates campaign across the city as Texas voters begin casting ballots
Feb. 21, 2026
Texas' Most Populous Counties See Higher Early Voter Turnout
Increased participation in the first days of early voting compared to previous primaries
Feb. 21, 2026
GOP Attorney General Candidates Tout Conservative Credentials in Primary Debate
Four Republicans vie to succeed Ken Paxton as Texas' top law enforcement officer