Texas Politics
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Texas AG Ken Paxton Faces Residency Scrutiny Amid Tight U.S. Senate Race
Texas AG Ken Paxton faces residency fraud allegations, undermining his election integrity platform as a tight U.S. Senate race against James Talarico intensifies.
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Christian Menefee Defeats Veteran Incumbent Al Green in Texas House Primary
Freshman Rep. Christian Menefee secured a decisive victory over longtime Rep. Al Green in Texas’ 18th District runoff, a result driven by GOP-led redistricting and a generational shift within the Democratic Party.
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Democratic Leadership Denounces Texas Candidate Maureen Galindo Amidst Allegations of GOP Interference
National Democratic leaders have formally condemned congressional candidate Maureen Galindo following a series of antisemitic statements, while accusing Republican-linked groups of covertly financing her campaign to manipulate the Texas 35th District runoff.
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Republican Brett Ligon Wins Houston-Area Senate Seat
Republican Brett Ligon secured a decisive victory in the Texas 4th Senate District special election, signaling strong party momentum ahead of the November general election.
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Talarico’s Faith-Centric Campaign Faces Growing GOP Backlash
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico faces intensified criticism from Republican opponents over his progressive interpretations of scripture and progressive social stances.
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Texas Republican Stronghold Falls to Democrat Taylor Rehmet in Special Election Upset
Democrat Taylor Rehmet secured a surprising victory in a Texas state Senate special election, flipping a district reliably Republican and previously won by Donald Trump with a significant margin in 2024.
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James Talarico Challenges Jasmine Crockett in High-Stakes Texas Senate Primary Amidst Media Scrutiny
State Representative James Talarico is a key contender in the Texas Democratic Senate primary, challenging Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The race has garnered significant attention, including critical comments from podcast hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers regarding Crockett’s electability, underscoring the…
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Colin Allred Shifts Strategy: Ends Senate Bid to Pursue Texas’ 33rd Congressional District
Democrat Colin Allred has exited the Texas Senate race, opting to run for Congress in the newly redrawn 33rd District, a move aimed at party unity and navigating shifting political boundaries.
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James Talarico Faces High-Profile Showdown in Texas 2026 Senate Race
James Talarico, a rising Democratic figure and former teacher, is set for a closely watched primary battle against Jasmine Crockett in Texas’s 2026 Senate race, marking a pivotal moment for the state’s political future.
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Greg Abbott Deploys National Guard to Austin Amid ‘No Kings’ Protests and Names New Higher Ed Ombudsman
Texas Governor Greg Abbott faces scrutiny as he deploys National Guard troops to Austin ahead of major protests and appoints Brandon L. Simmons to lead a new office investigating higher education complaints.
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James Talarico Raises $6.2M in 3 Weeks, Breaks Texas Senate Campaign Fundraising Record
James Talarico’s Senate campaign sets fundraising records, showcases his progressive values rooted in faith, and challenges traditional political norms in Texas.
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James Talarico Pushes Faith-Based Progressive Agenda With Immigration Reform and Texas Working-Class Outreach
James Talarico is reshaping Texas politics by combining faith-driven principles with progressive ideas, tackling immigration reform and working-class advocacy.
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Gerrymandering: How Political Maps Shape the Battle for Congress
A deep dive into the mechanics and consequences of gerrymandering in U.S. politics, exposing how redistricting strategies and procedural maneuvers could decide the balance of power in Congress.
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Angela Paxton Files for Divorce from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Amid Allegations of Adultery
Texas State Senator Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from her husband, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing adultery and irreconcilable differences. The announcement comes amid Ken Paxton’s Senate campaign and ongoing political controversies.