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Menefee and Green Advance to Runoff in CD18 Primary

Newly redrawn district lines reshape Houston-area congressional race

Harris County Judge Primary Runoffs Set for May

Both Democrats and Republicans will face runoffs to choose their nominees for the county judge seat.

Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee in Tight Race for Redrawn Texas District

Longtime Rep. Al Green faces off against newly elected Rep. Christian Menefee in the 18th Congressional District primary.

Twin of US Congressman Wins Republican Nomination to Succeed Brother

Trever Nehls to run for Texas's 22nd Congressional District after brother Troy Nehls announces retirement

Harris County Sets Midterm Primary Turnout Record

County clerk says over 500,000 voters cast ballots, surpassing previous midterm highs.

Trump-backed candidates lead in Houston-area GOP congressional races

Early returns show Jessica Steinmann and Jon Bonck, endorsed by former President Trump, ahead in primaries for open seats in Districts 8 and 38.

Texas Senate Primaries See Surprise Upsets and Runoffs

Talarico's win and Cornyn-Paxton runoff highlight key results from the March 3 primaries

Houston Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary to state Rep. Steve Toth

Crenshaw, a well-known Republican, was defeated in his party's primary election after his district was redrawn to be more conservative.

Texas Reps. Menefee and Green advance to runoff in Democratic House primary

Neither candidate won a majority in the Houston-area district, setting up a May 26 runoff election.

Texas Primary Runoff Set for May 26

Voters will return to the polls to decide several races that did not have a clear winner in the March primary.

Record Democratic Early Voting Turnout in Texas Primary

Texas hasn't seen numbers like this in over 20 years.

Dan Crenshaw Loses Primary After Becoming Lone Texas Republican Without Trump's Endorsement

Experts called the race for Crenshaw's opponent early on Tuesday night, marking a dramatic fall for a once-rising star in the GOP.

MAGA Supporters Mock Dan Crenshaw After Texas Primary Loss

Crenshaw defeated by State Rep. Steve Toth after failing to secure Trump endorsement

Texas Rep. Steve Toth defeats GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw in primary upset

Toth's victory tests loyalty to the former president in a race that highlighted divisions within the Republican party

GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary race in Texas to state Rep. Steve Toth

CBS News projects Toth's victory in the 2nd Congressional District Republican primary

Voters Head to Polls for Midterm Primaries in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas

Key Senate races and down-ballot contests kick off the 2026 midterm election cycle.

War in Iran jolts final day of campaigning in Texas primary

Candidates tread carefully in response to U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran

Houston Chronicle Endorses Top Candidates in Texas Primary

Editorial board weighs in on the best and worst contenders ahead of March 3 vote

Texas Kicks Off 2026 Midterm Primaries with Hotly Contested Senate Races

Voters in Texas, Arkansas, and North Carolina will pick nominees for key federal and state offices on Tuesday

Trump Fills Government with Supporters of 2020 Election Fraud Claims

Former president continues to surround himself with those who back his false 2020 election narratives

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