Election

New poll shows Talarico leading Crockett in Democratic Senate primary

January 15, 2026 12:38pm CST

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

January 5, 2026 11:23am CST

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?

December 19, 2025 2:01pm CST

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

December 15, 2025 5:42pm CST

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

December 12, 2025 12:46pm CST

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

December 8, 2025 2:25pm CST

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

November 29, 2025 2:14pm CST

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

November 18, 2025 4:46pm CST

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

November 18, 2025 2:06pm CST

A federal court blocked Texas on Tuesday from using a recently passed congressional map.

Runoff election date set for vacant U.S. House seat in Texas' 18th Congressional District

November 17, 2025 1:27pm CST

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has set the date for the runoff election to fill late U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat in Congress.

Former Congressman Chris Bell enters Texas governor’s race, pledging ethics reform

November 12, 2025 4:04pm CST

Former U.S. Rep. Chris Bell, a Houston Democrat, announced his second bid for Texas governor on a platform centered on ethics reform and public education, directly challenging incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott.