These lesser-known Texas races also turned blue in the 2026 midterm election
Democrats shattered decades of Republican control in Texas, with candidates flipping seats not only in key statewide contests but also in several lower-profile races.
Democrats shattered decades of Republican control in Texas, with candidates flipping seats not only in key statewide contests but also in several lower-profile races.
'Forging a new way forward': Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa discusses transition
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
Texas Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa held her first news conference Thursday in Austin to discuss the transition with outgoing Gov. Greg Abbott.
Karen Bass concedes as Nithya Raman wins Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Nithya Raman secured a historic victory in the race to become Los Angeles’ 44th mayor on Thursday after establishing a decisive lead in the vote count and receiving a concession from opponent Karen Bass.
Democrat Sarah Eckhardt flips Texas comptroller seat, putting school vouchers under new scrutiny
As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.
As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.
What's next for Texas school voucher program?
As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.
As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.
Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.
Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin as Lt. Governor do?
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.
Ted Cruz says 'blue tsunami' took over Texas after Democrats swept statewide races
Cruz acknowledged Democrats won every statewide race in Texas, including James Talarico's Senate upset over Ken Paxton
Cruz acknowledged Democrats won every statewide race in Texas, including James Talarico's Senate upset over Ken Paxton
2026 Election: Massive Latino turnout, border county reversal fuels Democratic wins
A record-setting surge in Latino voter turnout and dramatic double-digit reversals across South Texas border counties helped propel Democrats to sweeping statewide victories in the 2026 midterm elections.
A record-setting surge in Latino voter turnout and dramatic double-digit reversals across South Texas border counties helped propel Democrats to sweeping statewide victories in the 2026 midterm elections.
What changes will Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa bring to Texas schools?
Texas votes in a new governor, Gina Hinojosa, promising major changes to public education. What will this mean for the school voucher program and state takeovers?
Texas votes in a new governor, Gina Hinojosa, promising major changes to public education. What will this mean for the school voucher program and state takeovers?
Texas' newly elected attorney general worked on the 'Dragon Ball Z' soundtrack
You might know Texas’ next attorney general from somewhere… but it’s probably not where you think.
You might know Texas’ next attorney general from somewhere… but it’s probably not where you think.
Gina Hinojosa's policies: Key things she hopes to accomplish as Texas governor
Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race with a campaign primarily focused on improving public education and lowering everyday costs.
Gina Hinojosa defeated Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race with a campaign primarily focused on improving public education and lowering everyday costs.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan U.S. Senate race
Abdul El-Sayed won a bitter contest for U.S. Senate to become the country's first Muslim to win the seat ever.
Abdul El-Sayed won a bitter contest for U.S. Senate to become the country's first Muslim to win the seat ever.
Texas elects first woman, openly LGBTQ+ person to lead state Supreme Court
It was a historic election night in Texas, with many firsts and political shifts taking place, including in the statewide courts.
It was a historic election night in Texas, with many firsts and political shifts taking place, including in the statewide courts.
GOP congressional redistricting backfires in many House districts
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
The Republican-led push to redistrict federal congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, which quickly spurred a counter-effort by Democrats, could not prevent the GOP from losing control of the U.S. House on Tuesday.
Gina Hinojosa's victory in Texas governor's race a historic shift for the state
Gina Hinojosa made history in multiple ways Tuesday night after defeating Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
Gina Hinojosa made history in multiple ways Tuesday night after defeating Greg Abbott in the Texas governor’s race.
Mississippi Senate Race: Democrat Colom leads Hyde-Smith by 0.0007%
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
Democrats claimed major wins during Tuesday’s midterm elections. One of the biggest was majority control of the Senate. Now, the question becomes how large will that majority will be, and one of the key states to getting that answer will be Mississippi.
League City to remove Flock license plate cameras after voters reject Proposition A
League City is moving to pull the plug on its automated license plate reader program after residents voted against Proposition A.
League City is moving to pull the plug on its automated license plate reader program after residents voted against Proposition A.
Texas election results: State House flips Democrat as Republicans hold Senate
Texas has seen a big "Blue Wave" in major statewide offices, including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Texas has seen a big "Blue Wave" in major statewide offices, including governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general.
Here is the constitutional timeline for when Gina Hinojosa assumes office as Texas governor
Following her victory over Greg Abbott, discover the Texas constitutional timeline for when Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is officially sworn into office.
Following her victory over Greg Abbott, discover the Texas constitutional timeline for when Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa is officially sworn into office.