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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Eric Garcia

Texas two-step: Republicans and Democrats both have a lot riding on the first big primaries of the midterms. Here’s why

On Tuesday night, two major standoffs will take place in Texas that carry broad implications for the midterm elections in November.

On the surface, a Texas race for the U.S. Senate should be easy pickings for Republicans. President Donald Trump won the state three times. Democrats have not won a Senate race in Texas since 1988.

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