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The 2026 Texas Senate election could help determine control of the U.S. Senate as record-breaking campaign spending, competing political messages and voter concerns over affordability put the Paxton-Talarico matchup in the national spotlight.
The Texas Secretary of State said more than 4.2 million Texans cast ballots during the first six days of early voting.
President Donald Trump will make his fourth trip to Texas ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, holding rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi on Oct. 27.
Head of Data Science at VoteHub, said the Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton attracts a lot of attention not only in Texas.
After sounding the alarm for months that Republicans need to turn out for the midterm election, Patrick expressed optimism.
The mailer, which presents itself as a resource guide for LGBTQ+ students, began appearing as early voting got underway for the 2026 midterm election.
With early voting for the November midterm elections underway, candidates are making their final push to reach voters.
The political ground in Tarrant County is red hot, and the battle for Texas' U.S. Senate seat is turning up the heat.
Early voting runs through next Friday, Oct. 30. Make sure to check your county to get the most accurate hours for voting.
The U.S. Senate candidates are launching statewide tours as they promote competing proposals on taxes, health care, and immigration.
Texas generally requires approved photo ID to vote in person, but eligible voters without one may use an alternative procedure to cast a regular ballot.
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.
"I voted against a repeal of a constitutional ban on an income tax. That's what I voted against," Hinojosa said.
The nation's highest court increased restrictions on the use of race when drawing congressional, state legislative and other districts.
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."
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.
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.
"Dallas is becoming a true financial services hub for this country," Mayor Eric Johnson said.
The race is considered a toss-up by various organizations that rate political contests across the country.
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.
A nearly 10-year legal battle is over for Fort Worth resident Crystal Mason after Texas' highest criminal court let stand a ruling that acquitted her of illegal voting.
A state system problem has delayed an unknown number of Texas voter registration records, some of which date back to October 2025.
