Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.

Fort Worth voters pass $845M bond package
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Dallas voters approved a major investment in schools while Fort Worth voters decided to invest in the city. Here's what we know.

Some Dallas-area cities deciding whether to remain in DART system
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Voters in three Dallas-area cities went to the polls Saturday to determine whether they will stay in the DART mass transit system.

Three NTX cities will vote on leaving DART this weekend
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Addison, University Park and Highland Park will hold elections on whether the cities will continue to utilize DART, the public transit service who has made concessions to keep member cities. FOX 4's Lori Brown spoke to Addison residents on the upcoming vote.

DART withdrawal election on Saturday could impact service

Voters in Addison, University Park, and Highland Park will decide Saturday whether to leave DART, a move that could end local bus and rail service in those cities.

May 2 Local Election: What’s on the ballot, polling locations, hours & more

North Texas voters will head to the polls on Saturday to decide on local mayoral races, a record-breaking $6.2 billion Dallas ISD bond, and DART service in three cities.

Talarico leads Paxton, Cornyn in new US Senate race poll

Democratic state Rep. James Talarico is leading both of his potential opponents in the U.S. Senate race, according to a new poll.

Supreme Court reinforces ruling allowing redrawn Texas congressional map

The U.S. Supreme Court has reinforced its prior decision allowing Texas to use a redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, effectively ending legal challenges, for now, at a time of nationwide redistricting battles.

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.