U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Houston, was defeated and four other incumbents — Democrats and Republicans — found themselves in close races or runoffs as votes were still being counted early Wednesday. Read:…
Texas Monthly – Incumbents prevail in Texas legislative races amid proxy battles over casinos, tort reform
The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives. Read: Read More
Texas Monthly – Nate Sheets leads three-time incumbent Sid Miller in GOP primary for Texas agriculture commissioner
Sheets’ campaign was boosted by major endorsements from Gov. Greg Abbott, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham and industry groups like the Texas Farm Bureau. Read: Read More
El Paso Matters – El Paso County sees record-breaking 2026 primary turnout amid high-profile Senate races
More than 91,000 El Paso County residents voted in the March 3 Democratic and Republican primaries, shattering the record for turnout in midterm elections. The turnout even surpassed the presidential primary years…
Border Report – Tejano star Bobby Pulido wins Democratic primary in Texas’ 15th Congressional District
The Tejano singer and songwriter, who was nominated for a Grammy this year, won the Democratic nomination in a South Texas district where the party is trying to reverse gains by the…
KTSM News – GOP voters against Deck Plaza, want vote on expanding I-10
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — El Paso County Republicans are against building a Deck Plaza over Interstate 10. They also favor having a vote on whether to expand I-10 or make it…
Texas Monthly – U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into runoff by Brandon Herrera amid affair scandal
The Republican primary was upended in the final days by reports that Gonzales had an affair with a former aide who died last year after setting herself on fire. He’ll face Herrera…
Border Report – Paxton forces runoff against Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate Primary
Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will face off in a runoff election on May 26, 2026, after neither candidate received over half of the vote in the Republican…
Border Report – Gonzales, Herrera appear headed for runoff in Congressional District 23
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, appears headed to a runoff as he seeks re-election to represent Texas Congressional District 23. Gonzales leads his race on Tuesday, March…
Texas Monthly – Allred leads Johnson in race for new North Texas congressional seat
The two competed for North Texas’ 33rd Congressional District after Republicans redrew political maps last year. Read: Read More