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Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt joins contentious Republican primary for Senate - Roll Call

Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt launched a Senate run Monday, roiling an already contentious and costly Republican primary.

Roll Call

Democratic Rising Star Outraises Colin Allred After Announcing Texas Senate Run

State Rep. James Talarico, a rising star in the Democratic party, has outraised Colin Allred in the three weeks since announcing a Senate run in Texas

Latin Times

Talarico outraises Allred with massive fundraising haul to kick off Senate Democratic primary

The Austin state lawmaker took in $6.2 million in the three weeks since he launched his bid, outpacing the $4.1 million Allred raised over the last three months.

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Democratic voters favor undeclared candidates O’Rourke and Crockett in hypothetical Senate primary, poll finds

The survey found many Texas voters are either undecided or would support candidates who haven’t actually entered the race. It also showed GOP Sen. John Cornyn leading Attorney General Ken Paxton.

The Texas Tribune

In U.S. Senate bid, Rep. James Talarico promises to take on GOP billionaires and bridge political divides

A former public school teacher, Talarico has emerged as one of Texas Democrats’ strongest communicators. He joins Colin Allred and Terry Virts in the primary.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Rep. James Talarico to launch Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate

The Austin Democrat has made a name for himself with his viral social media presence. His entry to the race pits him against former U.S. Rep. Colin Allred in the increasingly crowded primary.

The Texas Tribune

Is a Strong Latino Candidate Texas Democrats’ Only Hope?

The party is long-overdue for such a leader at the top of the ballot.

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Poll finds Cornyn, Paxton in dead heat in Texas’ Senate GOP primary

Every previous public poll had shown the attorney general with a considerable lead over Texas’ incumbent senator.

The Texas Tribune

Colin Allred wants voters to know “I’m just as angry as they are” in new Senate bid

Allred says he has learned to show up more in his attempt at a Senate do-over. But critics contend he’s not generating enough attention.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. James Talarico mulls U.S. Senate bid as his profile rises amid Texas Democrats’ redistricting standoff

The Democratic state lawmaker has inquired about Senate television ad rates, two sources told the Tribune.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton’s divorce adds another wrinkle to a chaotic Texas race that could decide control of the Senate

NEWS ANALYSIS: The battle over John Cornyn’s seat is shaping up to be one of the ugliest Senate races of 2026, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Jasmine Crockett Doesn't Rule Out Running For The Texas Senate In The Midterms: 'We'll Determine If There's Something To Actually Consider'

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett did not rule out running to be the Democrats' senatorial candidate in the midterms next year

Latin Times

At the Races: OBBB vs. OBUB - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including budget reconciliation and campaign launches.

Roll Call

Former Rep. Colin Allred makes another bid for Senate in Texas - Roll Call

Former Texas Rep. Colin Allred is running for Senate again, this time against Republican John Cornyn, who faces a tough primary challenge, too.

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Democrat Colin Allred Launches New Senate Bid, Vying For John Cornyn's Seat After Losing To Ted Cruz

Former Democratic Rep. Colin Allred is launching a Senate bid to unseat Republican Sen. John Cornyn, already facing a tough primary contest from Texas AG Ken Paxton

The Texas Tribune

Texas Democrat Colin Allred launches 2026 U.S. Senate campaign

Allred lost to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz last year by 8.5 points while outperforming the top of the ticket.

The Texas Tribune

Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

Latin Times

MAGA Allies Laying Groundwork For Bitter Texas Primary to Unseat Longtime Republican Senator

Texas AG Ken Paxton will seek to be the state's next U.S. senator in the 2026, looking to unseat Trump ally John Cornyn in the process

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Texas AG Ken Paxton Will Seek To Be The State's Next Senator In The 2026 Midterms

Texas AG Ken Paxton announced he will challenge Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican primary next year, setting the stage for a contentious battle.

The Texas Tribune

Young Democratic social media star, frustrated by campaigns, sees another path to turn Texas blue

Olivia Julianna, 22, loves politics but hates the in-fighting she sees in too many Democratic campaigns in the state.

Latin Times

Colin Allred Raised Over $100 Million To Unseat Ted Cruz In Texas; It Wasn't Enough

Both candidates jointly raised almost $193 million, making it the most expensive Senate race in the U.S. Cruz ended up winning by over eight percentage points

The Texas Tribune

How Ted Cruz pulled off a decisive win and kept his White House hopes afloat

Cruz won over Latino voters and targeted Colin Allred’s support of transgender rights to win a third term.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump and Ted Cruz scored big wins in Texas, but the president-elect outperformed the senator on his own turf

Cruz beat his challenger by 9 points, while Trump prevailed over his by 14 points. Still, Cruz performed better this year than he did in 2018

The Texas Tribune

How “wildly successful” anti-trans ads fired up Texas voters for Republicans

The barrage of ads focused on trans kids playing youth sports motivated the Republican base as Democrats struggled to respond.

Texas Observer

For Texas Democrats, a Lost Decade

Or, how to lose in every way, all at once.

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