Election Wrap: Winners, Losers, Runoffs and Still Undecided

To Lead Blue Backlash, Texas Dems Turn to Austin

I mean the headline of this article in three ways.  On Tuesday night, Lone Star State Democrats selected two liberal Austin state representatives, James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, for the top-ballot slots in this likely blue-wave year. And for lieutenant governor, a third liberal Austin state representative, Vikki Goodwin, came in comfortably first but is headed to a May 26 runoff, meaning three of the top four ballot spots could all be held by…

A 'Chaotic' Election Day in Dallas Brings a Crockett Loss, Runoffs for Allred, Paxton

Marked by "chaos," court rulings and record vote totals, the primary elections may have brought about more questions than answers.

Election Wrap: Winners, losers, runoffs and still undecided

The outcome of several closely watched Texas races on Tuesday could reshape the state’s political landscape heading into November, with voters signaling openness to new leadership in key contests. One of the most closely watched races was for Congressional District 18, where voters weighed the decades-long tenure of U.S. Rep. Al Green against Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee’s call for a new generation of leadership. Christian Menefee i…

Here's what we learned from the action-packed Texas primaries

Texas’ March 2026 primaries were extraordinarily contentious and costly, and many of the biggest battles are going into overtime, teeing up another 12 weeks of bruising attacks and high-dollar spending ahead of the May 26 runoff.The state’s two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated the airwaves. After a record-setting advertising blitz, GOP incumbent Sen. John Cornyn is facing a runoff with Attorney General Ken Paxton, while Austin state Rep. J…

Five takeaways from the March 2026 Texas primaries

Two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated attention, chaos reigned in down-ballot races and an intense runoff season looms.

Texans Vote in Contentious Republican, Democrat Senate Primaries

Lone Star State voters serve up the opening salvo of the 2026 midterm elections, as Republicans and Democrats decide who they want to be their candidates for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.