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Republican contest in May could provide Democrats with opening to finally win over staunchly red stateSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxHello and welcome to the US politics live blog.As the war in the Middle East rages on half a world away, the midterm primary season kicked off with James Talarico winning the…
Ken Paxton’s scandals helped him undermine John Cornyn as the GOP Senate primary goes to a runoff
Texas’ March 2026 primaries were extraordinarily contentious and costly, and many of the biggest battles are going into overtime, teeing up another 12 weeks of bruising attacks and high-dollar spending ahead of the May 26 runoff.The state’s two blockbuster Senate primaries dominated the airwaves. After a record-setting advertising blitz, GOP incumbent Sen.…
James Talarico is projected to defeat Rep. Jasmine Crockett in the closely watched Democratic primary for Senate in Texas, according to Decision Desk HQ. The rising star now presents Democrats’ best hope of winning in the red state, where Democrats haven’t won statewide in decades. Controversy surrounding a CBS “Late Show” segment appeared to give…
Contests in the southern state are signalling which way the Republicans and Democrats are heading.
Texas Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in what could be one of the most closely watched races in this year's midterms.
Republican challenger Steve Toth defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw on Tuesday night, ousting the only House Republican in Texas who President Trump didn't endorse heading into the nation's first big primary of 2026.
Mark Teixeira secured the GOP nomination in Texas’ 21st District after winning more than 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff in the crowded Republican primary field.
