Gov. Abbott helps oust anti-voucher incumbents from Texas House
After Gov. Abbott failed to convince a group of mostly rural Republicans to pass school vouchers in mid-November, he followed through with a stronger negotiating tactic on Tuesday by ousting a handful of those opponents from office.
Insurgent Republicans make major gains in Texas primaries
The shockwaves rippled up and down the ballot as incumbent state House members, judges and other state leaders were forced into runoffs or defeated outright.
Nikki Haley suspends 2024 presidential campaign
Nikki Haley suspended her 2024 presidential campaign, stopping short of endorsing anyone. "Donald Trump is likely to be our party's nominee. I wish him well," she said.
Most Abbott-backed candidates win over Paxton-backed candidates
Gov. Abbott endorsed mainly incumbents who supported his school voucher plan. Many of them also voted in favor of Paxton’s impeachment. Paxton, in turn, supported several challengers.
Gov. Abbott’s school voucher plan receives election day boost
The results of Tuesday night’s primaries will make it more likely that a school voucher plan will become law in Texas soon.
Craig Goldman, John O'Shea headed to runoff in crowded U.S. House District 12 race
State Rep. Craig Goldman and businessman John O'Shea each represent one side in a split Texas Republican Party.
Mitch Little, Ken Paxton's impeachment lawyer, wins Texas House District 65 primary
Mitch Little, a lawyer who defended Texas attorney general Ken Paxton during last year's impeachment trial, will be the Republican candidate in this November's House District 65 race.
Marian Brown, Lupe Valdez head to runoff in Dallas County sheriff's race
Dallas County sheriff Marian Brown and her predecessor Lupe Valdez are headed to a runoff.
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan, David Covey headed to runoff in District 21 primary
House Speaker Dade Phelan's feud with attorney general Ken Paxton at the center of the Texas Republican Party's civil war.
Brandon Gill, son-in-law of conservative filmmaker Dinesh D'Souza, wins U.S. House District 26 primary
The son-in-law of a conservative filmmaker will be the Republican candidate on the ballot to replace longtime Congressman Michael Burgess.
Colin Allred, Dallas Congressman and ex-NFL linebacker, looks to tackle his biggest challenge yet: Ted Cruz
No Democrat has won a statewide office in Texas in 30 years. Dallas Congressman Colin Allred is looking to change that this November when he takes on Ted Cruz.
Colin Allred claims victory in Texas Democratic primary for US Senate; will now take on Ted Cruz
North Texas Congressman Colin Allred has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, and will now take on Republican incumbent Ted Cruz in the November election.
Joe Biden wins Texas Democratic presidential primary
President Joe Biden won the Texas Democratic presidential primary on Super Tuesday.
Donald Trump wins Texas Republican presidential primary
Former President Donald Trump beat out former ambassador Nikki Haley in the Texas Republican presidential primary on Super Tuesday.
Super Tuesday 2024: Which states vote and what you need to know
Super Tuesday, when 15 states and one territory cast their votes for the presidential primary, is today. Here’s what to know.
Judge sides with Ken Paxton in Denton ISD election lawsuit
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claimed two Denton ISD principals violated state law by using their school email to encourage staff to vote for candidates who support public education.
LIVE UPDATES: Texas Primary 2024
It is primary election day in Texas and there are many contests that could shape the future of our state. Watch this page for live updates throughout the day.
Early voting in Texas down from 2020 primary. Here's why.
Early voting turnout for this year’s Texas Primary election was lower than the turnout for the last presidential primary. An SMU political science professor said he's not surprised.
Supreme Court restores Trump to ballot, rejecting state attempts to ban him over Capitol attack
The Supreme Court on Monday restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot.
Nikki Haley clinches 1st victory of 2024 with win in DC Republican primary
Her victory Sunday at least temporarily halts Donald Trump’s sweep of the GOP voting contests.



















