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Some Dems are already starting to prep for their top push on Day 1 if they win in the midterms: Impeach Trump

Democrats in contested primaries and progressives want to impeach President Donald Trump. Moderates are skeptical

The Independent UK

Cryptocurrency industry is on track to surpass 2024 spending on Texas midterm races

So far this year, cryptocurrency PACs have spent more than $2.5 million on Texas congressional candidates, up from $1 million in 2024.

The Texas Tribune

Gonzales announces plans to leave office when House returns

Ahead of an expulsion vote, Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales said he plans to “file my retirement from office” when the House returns on Tuesday — more than a month after he faced allegations of an affair with his staff member who later died by suicide. It’s unclear whether Gonzales,…

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On the campaign trail, every Democrat is a "fighter" now

Even some AIPAC-linked groups are boosting their moderate candidates by labeling them "fighters."

Axios

Too Old for Office? 63% of Americans Support Age 70 Cut-Off as Senior Lawmakers Urged to 'Pass the Torch'

Discover why 63% of Americans support age limits for political leaders. Explore the growing debate on generational change and its impact on senior politicians like Maxine Waters and Mitch McConnell.

International Business Times UK

With $200m to spend on the midterms, crypto hopes to repeat its 2024 success: ‘It’s the most critical time’

Candidates in both parties – but mostly Republicans – are seeing cash infusions after merely indicating support

The Guardian - US

March primary ensures record turnover for Texas congressional delegation

Twelve House incumbents from Texas are set to leave Congress after this year, with the possibility of additional turnover in the May runoffs and November general election.

The Texas Tribune

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Vote studies: Participation up in 2025 despite notable absences

Congressional attendance was up in 2025, in spite of off-year elections, a number of members beset with health crises and the political turmoil that marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a Senate newly under Republican control and a House held by the slimmest of GOP majorities,…

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"It's pissing people off": Older Dems are sick of hearing about "generational change"

"I have no idea why this is the year to write this story, except that Joe Biden was old."

Axios

"Come to work": A primary fight between House Democrats in Texas turns nasty

Rep. Christian Menefee called Rep. Al Green's attacks on his voting record "desperate."

Axios

Trump-aligned candidates surge as some incumbents fall: five key takeaways from US primary elections

From Texas to North Carolina, incumbents fall as Democrats gain in Arkansas, signaling 2026 turbulence

The Guardian - US

To Lead Blue Backlash, Texas Dems Turn to Austin

November's liberal army will be helmed by James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, after the capital city and Latino-majority areas propelled the former to victory over Jasmine Crockett.

Texas Observer

Brutal Texas primary night points to trouble ahead for House incumbents

One House member lost outright, while four others face grueling 12-week runoffs.

Axios

Did Al Green lose his primary? Democrats forced into a runoff in Texas

Democrats Al Green and Christian Menefee will face off in a runoff election in May after failing to clear 50% of votes Tuesday.

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Green, Menefee are headed for runoff in Houston clash of Democratic incumbents

Newly drawn political maps put the incumbents into the same congressional district.

The Texas Tribune

Big money moved the needle and down-ballot chaos reigned in Texas’ action-packed primaries

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

The Texas Tribune

Photos: 2026 Texas Primaries

Photographers across the state covered this year’s primary election.

Axios

Texas warning signs: 4 takeaways from the first primaries of 2026

Voters are on the verge of sending as many as three Texas House incumbents packing.

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Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday.

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In Texas, Crenshaw's defeat headlines some tough blows for House incumbents

Massive upheaval in state that saw six Texas Republicans calling it quits or running for other offices with several potential runoffs.

The Guardian - US

Texas votes in high-stakes primaries in test of appetite for change under Trump

Nominees for key Senate seat to be set while voters choose in congressional contests reshaped by GOP gerrymander

Axios

Inside the $64 million midterm civil war infuriating Democratic Party leadership

A staggering 30 House Democrats have at least one primary challenger who has raised $100,000 or more.

Roll Call

At the Races: Time for Texas

Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Texas and North Carolina.

Axios

Republicans hesitant to censure Rep. Al Green again

House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters he's not sure censure is "going to be appropriate."

The Independent UK

The five Democrats who did show up to defy Donald Trump during his rowdy State of the Union

IN DEPTH: ‘I wanted to show him not only did he not send me to jail, I'm still gonna do my job, and I'm gonna be there to see what he has to say,’ Mark Kelly tells Eric Garcia

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