2026 Elections
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Meet the Mechanical Engineer Running to Regulate the Texas Oil and Gas Industry
Jon Rosenthal, a Democratic state representative from Houston, is facing off against Bo French, a far-right Republican culture warrior from Fort Worth, for a seat on the commission that regulates the oil and gas industry in Texas.
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Bo French faces backlash for racist post about UT students, but not from Abbott
Republican party rhetoric in Texas this campaign season finally lands where it’s always been headed.
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Eric Flores touts Trump endorsement at GOP convention after removing him from campaign signs
Fact checking the Republican candidate in Texas’ 34th congressional district on inflation and other claims as Trump’s approval rating hits new lows in Texas and nationally.
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Brandon Herrera has long history of vulgar and demeaning comments about women’s bodies
A CNN review of content from the GOP nominee in Texas’ 23rd congressional district is damning.
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Ken Paxton withheld rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures
The Republican US Senate nominee appears to have violated federal ethics law, a joint investigation finds.
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Heat risk increases for outdoor workers in Texas, while shots at state or federal protections fade
Texas leads the nation in heat-related worker deaths and without federal protections, it could get worse.
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As foreign beef floods in, Texas ranchers take the hit—and Paxton stays quiet
While a huge statewide industry takes a hit, the man whose job is explicitly to protect Texas’ interests remains mum.
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Ken Paxton took Kalshi’s money, then sat out efforts to regulate it
The popular prediction market platform and its CEO donated to Paxton’s US Senate campaign. He skipped two multistate efforts to regulate it, Politico reports.
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How Texans are protesting ‘Trump-a-palooza’ in Dallas
Here’s how a coalition of advocacy groups are showing their resistance during President Donald Trump’s unprecedented midterm convention in Dallas next week.
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Here’s how to become a poll worker in Texas
There are different kinds of poll workers that are essential in running an election in Texas. Here’s what they do and how you can get involved.
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Ken Paxton cozy with judge who sealed his depositions
Judge Cynthia Wheless sealed two of Ken Paxton’s depositions; her husband, a fellow judge, sealed the Paxtons’ divorce. Both have donated to the Paxtons’ campaigns.
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Affordability issues could swing South Texas’ most competitive House race
A new statewide report puts fresh numbers behind the housing, health care, and grocery costs shaping the contest between Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and Eric Flores.
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From Tejano star to ‘Padrino Pulido’: Bobby Pulido reflects on a year of running for Congress
The Grammy Award-winning singer has taken a more personal approach to campaigning, one that rests on tradition and culture.
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Is Houston’s top hospital accessible for Houstonians?
Houston Methodist Hospital was just ranked the best in the state, but that care comes with a price tag.
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Meet Texas’ most online, most controversial congressional nominee
Brandon Herrera jokes about Nazis and veteran suicide. He could represent Texas in congress.
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Texas counties: DHS is holding terrorism funds hostage over elections
“Withholding dollars that protect our communities for a partisan power grab is not only improper, it’s dangerous.”
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Ken Paxton’s misconduct will cost Texas taxpayers north of $12 million in total
Residents are footing the bill for an impeachment, state audit, a court judgment, and years of legal invoices.
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Texas voters: Put these 2026 election deadlines on your calendar
Here are the dates you need to know if you’re planning to vote in Texas 2026 midterm elections.
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How Texas officials make sure elections are safe and secure
Here are all the ways—from testing machines to video surveillance at vote-counting stations—officials keep elections safe.
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Henry Cuellar, Tano Tijerina set up South Texas showdown in TX‑28
A unique race unfolds as border politics shift across Webb and Zapata counties.
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Lawsuit seeks to stop Big Bend border wall construction
A tribal nonprofit and an outdoor recreation company filed the federal lawsuit, arguing the work threatens archeological sites and sacred grounds.
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Texas’ 15th Congressional District: Monica De La Cruz vs. Bobby Pulido
An incumbent takes on a Tejano music star in a South Texas race that could help determine the balance of power in Washington.
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Meet the candidates running for US Senate in Texas: James Talarico vs. Ken Paxton
The race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico for Texas’ US Senate seat is the most closely watched statewide contest in decades.
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How a Republican’s affair and a YouTube star’s controversies turned a safe Texas seat into a battleground
The 23rd Congressional District, which stretches 843 miles from San Antonio to El Paso along the Texas-Mexico border, is shaping up to be one of the most unusual races in the country.
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Meet the candidates running to be Texas governor
The race between Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democrat Gina Hinojosa is the most competitive Texas gubernatorial contest in more than 30 years and could determine state control for a generation.
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Everything you need to know about voting in the 2026 Texas election
The Texas midterm election is fast approaching, so now’s the time to make sure you have all the information you need to guarantee your voice is heard.
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This South Texas race could decide control of Congress
Meet the candidates for Texas’ 34th Congressional District.
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Meet the candidates running in one of South Central Texas’ most competitive races
The 35th Congressional District, which represents parts of Austin, New Braunfels, and San Antonio will see a competitive race in November after Republicans redrew the district’s lines.
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What to know about Texas’ most competitive races this election year
Several statewide and local races are projected to be competitive across Texas during this year’s midterm election.
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While data centers boom in Texas, their plans stay shrouded in secrecy
Data center developers can use nondisclosure agreements and shell companies to shield the details of their deals from the public. Even state officials also say they need more transparency from the industry.
