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Texas Democrats Eye Senate Upset as Talarico Leads GOP Rivals
Moderate Democrat James Talarico polling ahead of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Senator John Cornyn in key Senate race

Texas Republicans Call for Immigration Freeze After Austin Shooting
GOP lawmakers demand Congress halt immigration programs in wake of deadly bar attack
At Least 12 Texas Members of Congress Won't Return Next Year
Redistricting and retirements reshape the state's congressional delegation
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Mar. 8, 2026
Trump Fears Oversight as Midterm Elections Loom
The former president is taking legal and extra-legal steps to prevent a Democratic-controlled House from investigating his administration.
Mar. 7, 2026
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.
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Vote Center Dispute Foreshadows Wider GOP Election Effort
Republican state legislative changes to limit countywide voting could shape contests across the country as they did in parts of Texas.
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Congressman Exits Reelection Bid After Affair Scandal
Rep. Tony Gonzales withdraws from runoff after admitting to relationship with former aide who later died by suicide
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales drops out of runoff race after admitting affair
Gonzales announced he will not seek reelection after facing calls to resign over affair with ex-aide who later died by suicide
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Rep. Gonzales drops reelection bid after affair scandal
Gonzales will serve out remainder of term after GOP leaders called for his withdrawal
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Republican Representative Gonzales to not seek re-election
Gonzales cites personal reasons after ethics probe announced
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Democrat Senate Nominee Talarico Pushed Far-Left Agenda in Classrooms
Talarico bragged about teaching 'liberal propaganda' on issues like global warming and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Republican Representative Gonzales to not seek re-election
Gonzales cites personal reasons for decision after ethics probe announced
Mar. 6, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales Won't Seek Re-Election Amid Ethics Probe
The Texas congressman admitted to an affair with a former staffer, prompting a House Ethics investigation.
Mar. 6, 2026
Congressman Tony Gonzales Drops Re-Election Bid After Aide's Suicide
Gonzales cites "deep reflection" with family after admitting affair with staffer who died by suicide.
Mar. 6, 2026
Texas Democrat Talarico Defies 'Moderate' Label, Holds Progressive Views
MS NOW analyst says Talarico's religious rhetoric masks his far-left policy positions similar to defeated primary opponent Crockett.
Mar. 6, 2026
Rep. Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid After Admitting Affair
The Texas lawmaker faced allegations of an affair with a former staffer who later died by suicide.
Mar. 6, 2026
Rep. Tony Gonzales drops re-election bid amid ethics probe into his affair
The embattled Texas congressman will serve out the rest of his term.
Mar. 6, 2026
Amber Givens Upsets Incumbent in Dallas County DA Primary
Poised to become the county's first Black female district attorney, Givens addresses past courtroom controversy and outlines her vision for the office.
Mar. 6, 2026
House GOP Calls on Rep. Gonzales to End Re-Election Campaign
Gonzales admits to affair with former staffer who later died by suicide
Mar. 6, 2026
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid Amid Scandal
The Texas congressman withdraws from runoff after allegations of an extramarital affair.
Mar. 6, 2026
Judge's Post-Election Photo Op Sparks Controversy in Seguin
Reyes accuses Squires of unprofessional conduct after campaign celebration