2026 elections
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Texas Representative James Talarico Announces Exciting Democratic Primary Campaign for U.S. Senate
Texas Representative James Talarico is set to announce his candidacy for the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to sources who ... Read more
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Doggett Declines Re-election Bid if New District is Approved, Opening Door for Casar’s Opportunity
Rep. Lloyd Doggett, a longtime representative of Austin, announced he won’t seek reelection if a new Republican-drawn map takes effect ... Read more
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Ken Paxton Urges Texas Supreme Court to Expel 13 House Democrats Amid Redistricting Crisis
Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken a bold step by asking the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 Democratic representatives ... Read more
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Texas House Democrats Take Bold Stand Against GOP’s Congressional Map: Why They Fled the State
Texas Democratic lawmakers recently fled the state to block a new congressional map that could give Republicans five additional House ... Read more
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Texas House Republicans Reveal Bold New Congressional Map Aiming to Secure Five Additional GOP Seats
Texas GOP lawmakers have released a new draft of the state’s congressional map, aiming to reshape district lines and potentially ... Read more
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Texas Democrats Rally Funds for Bold Move to Challenge GOP Redistricting Efforts
Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on essential Texas news. ... Read more
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Texas House Redistricting Hearing in Houston Sparks Controversy Due to Missing Maps
The Texas House redistricting committee held a meeting in Houston, focusing on concerns about proposals to redraw congressional districts. This ... Read more
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Texas Voting Maps: State Leaders Call Them Race-Blind, But the Trump DOJ Reveals a Different Story!
Texas is facing potential changes in its congressional maps, a move that has stirred considerable political debate. Initially, the question ... Read more
