Texas voting guide: Early voting for the March primaries begins next week

Texas primary elections are set for March and Democrats and Republicans will have a chance to decide which candidates they want on the November general election ballot.

Senate polling, Democrats & more | Battleground Texas
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FOX political reporters look at the latest poll numbers for the U.S. Senate primary race. Plus, they talk to the head of the Texas Democratic Party about Democrats being on the ballot in every state and federal race.

Poll shows US Senate race in Texas primaries could be headed for runoff

A poll released Monday showed the U.S. Senate race in Texas’ March 3 primaries could be headed for a runoff to determine who will make it to the general election ballot in November.

Student walkouts and Nate Sheets | Battleground Texas
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On today's episode of Battleground Texas, the Texas trio looks at Gov. Greg Abbott and the TEA's response to recent student walkouts protesting the federal government's immigration crackdown. Plus, they talk to Nate Sheets, the agricultural commissioner candidate endorsed by the governor.

Trump administration deletes racist video after bipartisan backlash
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The Trump Administration has deleted a video posted to the president's Truth Social account that depicted the Obamas as apes. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more on how figures on both parties quickly denounced the video.

When does early voting start in Texas? Important 2026 election dates for voters

Republicans and Democrats will head to the polls in just under two weeks to vote on who will represent their respective parties in the November general election.

Trump shares video of Obamas as apes in Truth Social post

President Trump shared a video late Thursday portraying the Obamas as apes. A Republican senator called it “the most racist thing I’ve seen out of this White House."

Talarico's Super Bowl ad | Battleground Texas
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U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico is spending big bucks on an ad that will run during the big game. His Democratic primary challenger Jasmine Crockett explains her stance on ad spending. Plus, the Texas trio talks about the back and forth that happened on Wednesday between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. They also interview Rep. Chip Roy, who is running for attorney general.

Jasmine Crockett on pro-Talarico PAC attack ad
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett weighs in on Colin Allred's pointed words towards her primary opponent James Talarico, an attack ad from a pro-Talarico PAC and if she what to expect from the closing weeks of her campaign.

Epstein victims blast DOJ for releasing nude photos, names in file dump

The latest Jeffrey Epstein documents released by the Justice Department included nude photos, names and faces of Epstein’s victims. That wasn't supposed to happen.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits U.S.-Mexico border during Arizona trip

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is in southern Arizona on Wednesday where she will visit the U.S.-Mexico border.

Texas launches Education Freedom Accounts | Battleground Texas
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The Texas trio focuses on the launch of the so-called Education Freedom Accounts, the largest school voucher program in the country. Reporter Steven Dial talks to acting Comptroller Kelly Handcock. They also talk to Wesley Hunt about trying to make the Senate runoff.

Colin Allred goes after James Talarico
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Senate candidate James Talarico is doing damage control over alleged comments about former Congressman Colin Allred. Talarico called Allred a "mediocre Black man," according to an influencer. The Senate candidate denies those claims. Talarico also joined FOX 26's Greg Groogan to discuss his campaign.

Texas man escalates lawsuit against California doctor over mailed abortion pills

A Galveston County man has escalated his federal lawsuit against a California doctor by adding allegations of a second abortion and challenging California protection laws under a new Texas civil statute.

James Talarico on TX Senate race | Battleground Texas
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Political reporters Steven Dial, Greg Groogan, and Rudy Koski ask leaders the questions that matter to Texans.

Dispute over alleged racial comments in Texas Democratic Senate race
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Colin Allred blasted Senate candidate James Talarico for allegedly calling him a "mediocre Black man" during a private conversation with an influencer. Talarico called the claims a "mischaracterization" but did not issue an outright denial, as the controversy highlights race in the Democratic primary. FOX 4's Steven Dial has more.

Colin Allred blasts Senate hopeful James Talarico over alleged 'mediocre' comment

A dispute over alleged racial comments by candidate James Talarico has sparked a high-stakes confrontation with Colin Allred, potentially reshaping the Texas Democratic Senate primary and its appeal to Black voters.

Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum

Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.