James Talarico addresses campaign absence, abortion, ICE at CNN Jubilee Town Hall
A nine-day campaign absence, a heated abortion debate and sharp criticism of ICE. James Talarico faced tough questions at CNN's Jubilee Town Hall.
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A nine-day campaign absence, a heated abortion debate and sharp criticism of ICE. James Talarico faced tough questions at CNN's Jubilee Town Hall.
A Tarrant County judge ruled on a controversial plan to eliminate dozens of Election Day polling locations ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
"I voted against a repeal of a constitutional ban on an income tax. That's what I voted against," Hinojosa said.
Gov. Abbott said, "Her response is really an act of desperation, and it commits a cardinal sin. She thinks that she can fool the voters. Texas voters are not going to be fooled."
The race for state Senate District 9 is a rematch of the special election that resulted in a Democrat winning the seat for first time since 1992.
Talarico's campaign has said he was battling the flu after his absence from public appearances made national headlines.
Eligible Texas voters who will be out of town for the 2026 midterm elections can apply to vote by mail, but they must meet key deadlines and requirements.
Texas voters who are eligible to vote by mail have until Oct. 23 to apply for a mail ballot ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
State Senator Angela Paxton has a lot of people talking about the new TV ad she appeared in to help Republicans, including her soon-to-be ex-husband, Senate candidate Ken Paxton.
High food, gas, and diesel prices have helped turn Texas into a battleground state this year.
Mr. Trump's first stop was a visit to Peterbilt Motors in Denton, where he is expected to tout his economic agenda.
He touted truck tariffs in Denton as the Senate race and economic concerns loom large.
The last day to register to vote for the Nov. 3 midterm election in Texas is Oct. 5.
Here are the key dates, registration deadlines, voting requirements and other information Texans need to know for the 2026 midterm elections.
The race is considered a toss-up by various organizations that rate political contests across the country.
Early voting begins on Oct. 19, and the last day is Oct. 30. In-person voting is on Election Day, Nov. 3.
Super PAC money is being thrown behind both Texas Attorney General Paxton and Texas Representative James Talarico, who are running a tight race for the U.S. Senate.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic gubernatorial candidate are running a tight race. Data center issues are one of the biggest talking points leading up to the midterms.
Sen. John Cornyn raised $1.1 million for Republican Senate candidates in six competitive races, but none of the money is going to Ken Paxton in Texas.
A state system problem has delayed an unknown number of Texas voter registration records, some of which date back to October 2025.
State audits of power and water use could shape new rules lawmakers consider next year.
Public backlash to Flock cameras and other license plate readers has increased in recent months in Texas and across the country.
Before the convention, President Trump's super PAC, MAGA Inc., pledged to spend $10 million in ads on Paxton's behalf.
Both conservative and liberal voices expressed alarm over the post, which showed a photo of UT Austin students at a recent football game.
With early voting just six weeks away, what are both parties saying about the races ahead — and what's at stake in Texas?
