When does early voting start in Texas? Important 2026 election dates for voters
Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.
Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.
Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.
Texas voting guide: What to know ahead of the 2026 primary election
Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.
Texas Senate GOP primary 2026: Higher favorability among Republicans for Paxton, data shows
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Primary Election Day is coming up on March 3 and new data show Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton with a higher favorability rating among Republicans.
Christian Menefee swears in for Texas' 18th District
Christian Menefee is officially sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 18th District, restoring Houston’s voice in Congress after the seat sat vacant for 334 days.
Christian Menefee is officially sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 18th District, restoring Houston’s voice in Congress after the seat sat vacant for 334 days.
Texas' 18 Congressional District election results: Christian Menefee wins runoff
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee has been elected to the U.S. House, filling the vacant seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District.
Houston Democrat Christian Menefee has been elected to the U.S. House, filling the vacant seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District.
Houston election: Texas' 18th Congressional District runoff Saturday
A special runoff election is being held Saturday to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District. Houston-area voters will decide between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards. Here's what you need to know.
A special runoff election is being held Saturday to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District. Houston-area voters will decide between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards. Here's what you need to know.
Texas' 18th Congressional District runoff: Election Day voting locations
Voters will head to the polls Saturday for a special runoff election to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District, deciding between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards. Here's where to vote.
Voters will head to the polls Saturday for a special runoff election to fill the vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District, deciding between Democrats Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards. Here's where to vote.
Congressional District 18 Early Voting extended 2 days following court order
A court order has extended early voting in the CD-18 Special Election, according to a release.
A court order has extended early voting in the CD-18 Special Election, according to a release.
Texas' 18th Congressional District runoff: Early voting dates, locations
Early voting for the Jan. 31 special runoff election for the 18th Congressional District begins Jan. 21 until Jan. 27. Here's how and where to vote early.
Early voting for the Jan. 31 special runoff election for the 18th Congressional District begins Jan. 21 until Jan. 27. Here's how and where to vote early.
Texas' 18th Congressional District runoff early voting starts Wednesday
Early voting will begin on Wednesday for the special runoff election for Texas' 18th Congressional District after the seat was left vacant in the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
Early voting will begin on Wednesday for the special runoff election for Texas' 18th Congressional District after the seat was left vacant in the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner.
New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
The poll, conducted by Emerson College, shows neither Democratic candidate would have an advantage over the Republican nominee in November.
Tim Walz ends reelection campaign for governor of Minnesota
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection for a third term as governor, saying he can't give a political campaign his all after what he described as an "extraordinarily difficult year for our state."
Paxton divorce: What's in the newly unsealed court documents?
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.
Nearly 300 pages of court documents were released Friday after a judge signed an order unsealing them in the divorce proceedings between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton.
Marc Veasey drops Tarrant County Judge race to focus on "fight" in Congress
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.
U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey (D-Texas) is abandoning his bid for Tarrant County Judge to remain in Congress, stating he needs to focus on fighting against President Donald Trump and his political allies.
Crockett holds lead on Talarico for Democratic Senate nomination in first head-to-head poll
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.
Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett holds a slight lead over state Rep. James Talarico in the race for the Democratic nomination for the 2026 Senate election in their first head-to-head poll since Crockett officially entered the race.
Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett launches U.S. Senate campaign
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
Crockett, known for her outspoken opinions on progressive issues like defunding law enforcement, faces other familiar names in the Democrat primary.
U.S. Rep Troy Nehls not running for re-election; twin brother announces candidacy
Congressman Nehls announced his decision to step down on his social media pages. His twin brother Trever later shared his running for the seat.
Congressman Nehls announced his decision to step down on his social media pages. His twin brother Trever later shared his running for the seat.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz does not rule out 2028 Presidential bid
Senator Ted Cruz fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential run by declining to rule it out, while also using the interview to highlight his legislative work and advocate for strong U.S. global engagement.
Senator Ted Cruz fueled speculation about a 2028 presidential run by declining to rule it out, while also using the interview to highlight his legislative work and advocate for strong U.S. global engagement.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional map
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.
A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.