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Can James Talarico Do Better than Beto?

With his scandalized general election opponent now set, the newest Texas Democrat phenom begins his barnstorming of the state.

Texas Observer · Jun 4

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid

As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

The Texas Tribune · May 14

How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner

Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 27

Texas Democrats underperformed yet again. Now what?

Tuesday was another electoral blowout in which Democrats underperformed expectations, weakening their case that Texas is a battleground state worthy of investment and attention from the national party.

The Texas Tribune · Nov 7, 2024

Colin Allred keeps Kamala Harris at arms length as he makes a play for the center

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, who is facing off against Allred in his reelection campaign, has worked to tie Allred to Harris’ political record.

The Texas Tribune · Aug 2, 2024

Allred and Texas Dems bundle resources across the ballot

The statewide Democratic project will allow candidates across the ballot to share data and coordinate on grassroots operations.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 24, 2024

Gov. Greg Abbott defends trip to East Asia during Hurricane Beryl

Abbott’s critics say he could have postponed the trip until the storm had passed, or at least cut it short once he saw the scale of the disaster.

The Texas Tribune · Jul 16, 2024

After overlooking O’Rourke, national Democrats show early confidence in Allred

Six years after Beto O’Rourke nearly toppled Ted Cruz, Democrats outside Texas are expressing confidence in Colin Allred’s 2024 challenge.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 4, 2024

State Rep. Julie Johnson and trauma surgeon Brian Williams lead pack to succeed U.S. Rep. Colin Allred

As Allred vies to unseat U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a crowded field of 10 Democrats is lining up to replace him.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 21, 2024

Texas Democratic operatives form super PAC to oust Ted Cruz

A team of Texas operatives has launched a super PAC aimed at unseating Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.

Tribune News Service · Jun 14, 2023