Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
Ted Cruz discusses Texas Senate race and college sports bill
Senator Ted Cruz discussed the tight Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, out-of-state campaign fundraising, and how the proposed Protect College Sports Act would regulate student-athlete transfers.
Senator Ted Cruz discussed the tight Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, out-of-state campaign fundraising, and how the proposed Protect College Sports Act would regulate student-athlete transfers.
Despite intensive crackdown, voter fraud remains rare, experts say
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
A federal probe into state voter rolls aimed at identifying noncitizens has led to open voter fraud investigations and arrests, according to a Homeland Security official.
Texas DPS voter registration error leaves thousands of applications unprocessed ahead of midterm deadline
A Texas Department of Public Safety error means about 11 months’ worth of voter registration applications were never sent to county election officials, creating a severe backlog less than two weeks before the November midterm deadline.
A Texas Department of Public Safety error means about 11 months’ worth of voter registration applications were never sent to county election officials, creating a severe backlog less than two weeks before the November midterm deadline.
Error leads to unprocessed Texas voter applications
Some Texas voter applications are still waiting to be processed after a DPS error. The department did not send applications to county voting officials.
Some Texas voter applications are still waiting to be processed after a DPS error. The department did not send applications to county voting officials.
Texas voting guide: Registration deadline, early voting start and other important election dates
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
Abbott attacks Hinojosa in Lotería-themed social media post
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
In a post made on Facebook this week, Gov. Greg Abbott posted a photo depicting Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa as a “Loteria card."
Democrats gaining advantage ahead of midterms as Trump's ratings sink: poll
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Democrats opening up a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the November midterms, fueled largely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
A new poll from The New York Times and Siena College shows Democrats opening up a significant advantage over Republicans ahead of the November midterms, fueled largely by voter frustration with President Donald Trump's handling of the economy.
How to register to vote
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
National Voter Registration Day falls on Sept. 15 this year and serves as a reminder to check your registration status ahead of Election Day on Nov. 3.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's mail-in ballot restrictions for now
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cruz calls on Republicans to ‘save America’ during convention speech
Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was among the Lone Star State contingent that spoke during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was among the Lone Star State contingent that spoke during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.