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Tala-freak-o vs. Ken the Criminal: Texas candidates sharpen attacks as U.S. Senate race locks in

Texas' Ken Paxton and James Talarico focus their energies — and attack ads — on each other as the fight for U.S. Senate narrows to two.

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MAGA turns on its own Texas GOP figures with racist, homophobic attacks over a unity video

The unity pitch didn’t land

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Senate GOP leaders spent months trashing Paxton. Can they turn the page and unify against Talarico?

Paxton’s blowout win on Tuesday compelled an alliance by necessity, if not natural synergy, between the attorney general and the Washington groups that spent months trying to elect John Cornyn.

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Senate panel releases NIL bill, plans hearing

The top lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee released a bill Wednesday aimed at addressing the myriad issues with college athletics stemming from its largely ungoverned name, image and likeness era. In a call with reporters, a Republican Commerce Committee aide said the panel plans to hold hearings and mark…

Roll Call

Did Texas Republicans’ Restive Runoffs Imperil Their November Ballot?

In almost all cases, the most problematic, extremist, unqualified, and Trumpian candidate won the day.

Texas Observer

James Talarico's Fake Olive Branch to Republicans

The Democratic candidate dresses up a negative, partisan appeal as genuine moderation.

Reason

One in five Latino Trump voters in Texas would not repeat vote if given redo, poll finds

The survey is the latest to measure eroding Latino support for the president and the GOP after historic gains in 2024. But a polling expert said Democrats were “still underperforming” among the bloc.

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They’re Mostly Anglo. They’re Largely from Austin. And They Just Might Have a Shot.

Led by James Talarico, a relatively well-qualified Democratic slate—one that poorly reflects the state's demography and geography—might have gotten its most important boost from the Republican side on Tuesday.

Texas Observer

More Than Half Of Latinos In The U.S. Are Planning On Voting For House Democrats: Poll Shows

A new survey has found that over half of Latinos in the U.S. are planning on voting for a Democratic House candidate in the midterms.

International Business Times

Trump’s primary challenges to his Republican foes make GOP nervous in run up to midterms

Two days before registered Republicans voted in the party’s primary election in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District on May 20, Donald Trump called the incumbent representative, Thomas Massie, “the worst Republican congressman in history”.

The Conversation

Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn: How Ousted Senator Could Exact Revenge on Donald Trump

Ken Paxton's victory over John Cornyn in Texas, backed by Trump's endorsement, highlights a shift in GOP dynamics, raising questions about Cornyn's future role and potential dissent in the Senate.

International Business Times UK

Who is the Marco Rubio Confidant Taking a Top White House National Security Role?

Mike Needham is a longtime conservative operative who first entered Rubio's orbit in 2018 after leaving Heritage Action for America where he served as CEO

Latin Times

Trump scores a trophy in Texas as he hunts down Republican rivals

The primary defeat of long-time Senator John Cornyn confirms Trump still has a grip on the party, but comes with huge political risks – and Democrats are excited.

Euronews

Trump will regret endorsing Ken Paxton

Democrat James Talarico may win — and the president weakened his hold over the GOP

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Bo French defeats Railroad Commissioner Jim Wright in GOP primary runoff

Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows all supported French’s opponent.

The Times of India

The urge to purge: In Trump’s GOP, disloyalty is political death

Republican politicians face a stark choice: unwavering loyalty to Donald Trump or political oblivion. Recent primary defeats, like Senator John Cornyn's, underscore Trump's absolute control. Conservatism alone is insufficient; submission to Trump is paramount. This dynamic forces GOP figures to prioritize his approval, even as national polls show unease, highlighting…

The Texas Tribune

Democrat Johnny Garcia to face Republican Carlos De La Cruz for redrawn Texas district

The boundaries of the 35th Congressional District in South Central Texas were redrawn in 2025 to favor GOP candidates as requested by President Trump.

Texas Observer

Judgment Day Comes for John Cornyn

And a sordid dawn breaks for a Texas GOP whose 2026 ticket is now officially led by Warren Kenneth Paxton.

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Mayes Middleton defeats Chip Roy for Texas attorney general GOP nomination

Middleton, a conservative state senator and oil and gas executive, put more than $16 million of his own money into the race.

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Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff

The Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.

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Tom Sell, Jon Bonck win open GOP primary runoffs for solidly red congressional seats

With their Republican nominations in hand, the two are favored to win their GOP-leaning seats in November to replace outgoing Reps. Jodey Arrington and Wesley Hunt.

The Texas Tribune

Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain

The Army veteran was endorsed by President Donald Trump and saw millions in outside spending on her behalf. Cain, meanwhile, was backed by Gov. Greg Abbott.

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“The last of the gentlemen Republicans”: John Cornyn’s four-decade political career ends with a MAGA uprising

A former state Supreme Court justice, Texas attorney general and a four-term U.S. senator, Cornyn had held on in the Republican Party as it transformed from the party of Bush, to the Tea Party movement and eventually the dominion of Trump.

The Texas Tribune

Paxton-backed Thomas Smith defeats Alison Fox in GOP runoff for Texas’ highest criminal court

The all-Republican Court of Criminal Appeals has undergone extensive turnover since AG Ken Paxton began targeting incumbent judges.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn for U.S. Senate GOP nomination

The attorney general’s victory is a crushing blow to the Texas GOP's old guard, which has faltered in recent years against the Paxton-led insurgent wing.

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