Kalshi fines, suspends Texas politician for betting on his own election

A Texas congressional candidate and two other politicians in other states have been fined and suspended from prediction market Kalshi for trading on their own races, the company said Wednesday.

Multiple Dallas County voting issues raised ahead of runoffs
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Issues with both parties have come to light in Dallas County ahead of scheduled runoff elections on local and state levels next month. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.

Dallas Democrat mistakenly declared dead, removed from polls
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A well-known Dallas Democrat was removed from ballots after he was accidentally declared deceased. FOX 4's Steven Dial spoke with the man who believes this was more than just a clerical error.

James Talarico breaks national fundraising record in first quarter for Senate race

Texas state Rep. James Talarico has raised $27 million for his U.S. Senate campaign in the first quarter of 2026, breaking the record for any Senate candidate in a U.S. race. 

Cornyn has small lead over Paxton in new Senate runoff poll

In a new poll ahead of the May 26 runoff for U.S. Senate, Texans appear to be leaning slightly toward four-term incumbent John Cornyn for their Republican nominee. 

Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’

State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."

Dallas Republican Party changing plans for runoff
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The Dallas County Republican Party is changing how their May runoff elections will be held after confusion arose during the March primary. FOX 4's Amelia Jones has more.

John Cornyn releases AI ad attacking Ken Paxton
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Texas Senate candidate John Cornyn released an AI ad attacking Ken Paxton and his alleged mistresses. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on the rise of artificial intelligence in political ads.

President Trump Endorses Brandon Herrera in Texas’ 23rd District, following Tony Gonzales’ withdrawal

President Donald Trump endorses Republican Brandon Herrera for Texas’ 23rd Congressional District following the sudden withdrawal of incumbent Tony Gonzales due to a personal scandal.

Trump endorsement wouldn't be enough to bridge Cornyn’s gap with Paxton, new data shows

A new poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton with a large lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn ahead of the May Senate runoff between the two that even an endorsement from President Donald Trump would not help overcome.

Talarico holds small lead over Cornyn, Paxton in US Senate race, poll finds

Some of the first polling of the general election race for U.S. Senate in Texas showed that the Democratic candidate has the lead over both Republicans vying for the seat.

Tony Gonzales drops out of race for House reelection in Texas

U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, a Republican from a congressional district rooted in San Antonio, has dropped out of a runoff race for his reelection after a scandal over an affair gained national attention. 

GOP House leaders ask Gonzales to drop reelection bid after affair confession

Republican leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives, including Speaker Mike Johnson, have asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to drop out of his race for reelection. 

New Dallas County DA thanks supporters for upset win
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Former Judge Amber Givens defeated incumbent John Creuzot in the Dallas County District Attorney race and will take office in January. FOX 4's Shaun Rabb has more.