Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters.
Was the first-ever GOP midterm convention a success?
Republicans gathered for their first-ever midterm convention. The two-day Dallas event was designed to drive more conservatives to the polls in November. But experts say it will be a few more weeks before we get even a hint at whether the effort made a difference in the minds of undecided voters.
Republicans gathered for their first-ever midterm convention. The two-day Dallas event was designed to drive more conservatives to the polls in November. But experts say it will be a few more weeks before we get even a hint at whether the effort made a difference in the minds of undecided voters.
First Republican midterm convention closes in Dallas
The first Republican midterm convention came to a close in Downtown Dallas, drawing support and backlash from both sides of the aisle.
The first Republican midterm convention came to a close in Downtown Dallas, drawing support and backlash from both sides of the aisle.
Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission.
Top Texas Republicans featured at GOP midterm in Dallas
Several prominent Republican lawmakers spoke at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.
Several prominent Republican lawmakers spoke at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday. FOX 4's Casey Stegall has more.
Exuberant Trump closes out Republican midterm convention in Dallas
Dallas remains front and center on the political stage Thursday as the second and final night the first Republican midterm convention happens.
Dallas remains front and center on the political stage Thursday as the second and final night the first Republican midterm convention happens.
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November.
FULL: Trump’s speech on Day 2 of RNC Midterm Convention
President Donald J. Trump delivers his full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discusses his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also urges Republicans to vote, endorses Ken Paxton for Senate and promotes a proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win control of Congress.
President Donald J. Trump delivers his full speech at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas, Texas. Trump discusses his administration’s record, border security, crime, inflation, food and egg prices, energy production, tariffs, manufacturing, voter ID, Iran and nuclear weapons. He also urges Republicans to vote, endorses Ken Paxton for Senate and promotes a proposed $5,000 “Trump dividend” if Republicans win control of Congress.
Trump warns voters they’ll “go to hell” if they don’t vote
President Donald Trump urged the crowd to vote, warning them, “You know what happens if you don’t vote? You go to hell.”
President Donald Trump urged the crowd to vote, warning them, “You know what happens if you don’t vote? You go to hell.”
Trump calls Paxton greatest attorney general in history
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
President Donald Trump urged Texans to elect Ken Paxton, joking about Paxton’s appearance, clothing and speaking style before praising him as “the greatest attorney general in the history of our country.”
Democrats hold counter-rally at Dallas City Hall
Texas Democrats held a rally at Dallas City Hall on the second night of the Republican Midterm Convention just a few miles away, encouraging people to get out and vote. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Texas Democrats held a rally at Dallas City Hall on the second night of the Republican Midterm Convention just a few miles away, encouraging people to get out and vote. FOX 4's David Sentendrey has more.
Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
FULL: Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s RNC Midterm speech
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention. Johnson discusses his decision to leave the Democratic Party, public safety, policing, taxes, homelessness, economic development and his vision for Dallas as “America’s next financial capital,” which he calls “Y’all Street.” He also criticizes Democratic policies in cities including Chicago, Seattle and New York, and urges voters to support Republicans in the November midterm elections.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson delivers his full speech at the 2026 Republican midterm convention. Johnson discusses his decision to leave the Democratic Party, public safety, policing, taxes, homelessness, economic development and his vision for Dallas as “America’s next financial capital,” which he calls “Y’all Street.” He also criticizes Democratic policies in cities including Chicago, Seattle and New York, and urges voters to support Republicans in the November midterm elections.
Abbott vows to ban Sharia Law in Texas during Republican convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
FULL: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s 2026 RNC Midterm Convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Abbott highlighted Texas’ border policies, law enforcement, restrictions on foreign land purchases, election rules, school choice and energy production. He also criticized Democratic candidates and framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Abbott highlighted Texas’ border policies, law enforcement, restrictions on foreign land purchases, election rules, school choice and energy production. He also criticized Democratic candidates and framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy.”
Gov. Abbott says Republicans will “demolish” Democrats
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” telling the RNC convention that Republicans would “demolish the Democrats,” keep Texas red and help President Trump “keep America great.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott framed the election as a choice between “common sense and crazy,” telling the RNC convention that Republicans would “demolish the Democrats,” keep Texas red and help President Trump “keep America great.”
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on Trump, Talarico, midterm races
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) talks one-on-one with FOX 4's Steven Dial about President Trump's promise to give $5,000 dividends if Republicans win the midterms and the races that she will be watching this November.
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas) talks one-on-one with FOX 4's Steven Dial about President Trump's promise to give $5,000 dividends if Republicans win the midterms and the races that she will be watching this November.