In effort to turn Texas blue, Democratic nominees hold joint rallies
Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.
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Texas Democrats feel that the 2026 midterms present their best chance to win a statewide election in years.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said he has reached out to Rep. Wesley Hunt and his supporters as he attempts to hold onto his seat against AG Ken Paxton in the upcoming GOP primary runoff on May 26.
RNC representatives toured the American Airlines Center last month.
Sen. John Cornyn says talks are progressing to end the DHS shutdown as TSA staffing shortages disrupt airports, while a new poll shows him trailing Ken Paxton.
The Supreme Court is considering a challenge to a Mississippi law that allows ballots that are postmarked by but received up to five days after Election Day to be counted.
Sen. John Cornyn reversed his position on killing the filibuster amid pressure from President Trump, Ken Paxton.
After waiting more than 4 hours to vote, a Dallas County woman says poll workers asked her to return her ballot.
Four-term incumbent John Cornyn outperformed all the polls and finished ahead of Attorney General Ken Paxton in a very close race, 42% to 41%.
Amber Givens is expected to become the county's first Black female district attorney. In an exclusive interview, she addresses past courtroom controversy and outlines her vision for the justice system.
Latino community leaders in Texas are warning that growing frustration with enforcement-only approaches is pushing some voters away from the Republican Party.
Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primaries, choosing their parties' candidates for key races.
President Trump said the candidate he doesn't endorse in the Texas Republican Senate race should drop out before the May 26 runoff.
Rep. Christian Menefee, who was first elected earlier this year in a special election, is running against longtime Rep. Al Green, who had been gerrymandered into the same district.
Despite the open seat and the redrawn map, Democrats still account for at least three-quarters of the electorate in District 30.
Texas' newly redrawn 33rd Congressional District is centered in Dallas County and remains a heavily Democratic seat.
Texas Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in what could be one of the most closely watched races in this year's midterms.
Sheets, the founder of the honey company Nature Nate's, rode a wave of support from prominent Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott.
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas and gun activist Brandon Herrera are locked in a tight primary battle, as Gonzales faces calls to resign after being accused of having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide.
Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas lost his primary race to Republican state Rep. Steve Toth.
The district, which covers much of southern Dallas and surrounding communities, has been represented by Democrats for decades.
The Texas attorney general serves a four-year term and plays a central role in shaping the state's legal strategy
In the Texas GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will go to a runoff, with neither clearing 50% of the vote.
The man was transported to Jack Evans Police Headquarters for further investigation as the Senate primary election continued to unfold.
It's the day before the Texas primary, and the big prize on Tuesday night is for the Texas Senate seat race coming in November.
Voters in every precinct will have a distinct ballot, depending on what races are in play where they live.
