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Hispanic GOP candidates could reshape Texas’ congressional delegation — if they can win Hispanic voters

Texas voters could nominate as many as six Hispanic Republicans in the state’s most hotly contested congressional races. Party leaders hope that’ll help keep Hispanic voters in the GOP’s corner.

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Multiple U.S. House members face setbacks in Texas primaries

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.

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At the Races: Make Tuesday nights political again

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including State of the Union fallout and Texas primaries closing in.

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Flores vs. Flores: GOP primary for South Texas congressional seat hinges on who can beat the Democrats

Mayra Flores argues her “battle scars” make her the best bet to beat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez. Eric Flores says his opponent is a proven “loser” after back-to-back defeats.

The Texas Tribune

Texas leads push to add more Republican women to the House

Outside groups that back Republican women eye opportunities to elect more conservative women to the House, starting in Texas.

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In South Texas, local Republicans push for more wins as Latinos appear to sour on Trump

Even as Trump's approval ratings fall with Latinos, a constellation of grassroots Republicans are working to secure wins in the midterms.

The Texas Tribune

Donald Trump’s base is fraying. Are Democrats up to the moment?

The president’s approval rating is underwater, with a new poll showing plunging Latino support

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At the Races: Going low - Roll Call

Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including the DNC’s summer meeting in Minneapolis.

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Former GOP Rep. Mayra Flores switches districts to challenge Rep. Vicente Gonzalez for third time

Flores, who was going to challenge Rep. Henry Cuellar, is returning to her old district after a newly passed map improves Republicans’ chances of ousting Gonzalez.

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In draft congressional map, Texas Republicans bet big that gains with Latino voters will persist

The plan increases the share of Hispanic voters in three of the five districts targeted by the GOP, banking that enough will turn out and vote for Republicans without Donald Trump on the ballot.

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GOP Army veteran announces challenge to Democrat Vicente Gonzalez in South Texas congressional district

The prospect of Eric Flores’ candidacy has excited Republicans in Texas and Washington, due in part to his military and law enforcement credentials.

The Texas Tribune

Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores announces campaign for Cuellar’s seat - Roll Call

Republican former Rep. Mayra Flores announced a challenge to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th District.

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Mayra Flores to challenge Henry Cuellar in the 28th District

Hours after the announcement, the Flores team said that the new candidate had been hospitalized and is now recovering. There were no details about her condition.

The Texas Tribune

Republican Mayra Flores Looking To Unseat Texas Democrat Accused Of Corruption

Former Republican Rep. Mayra Flores will look to challenge Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th district

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National Republicans target South Texas Democrats for 2026 election

Reps. Cuellar and Gonzalez are moderate Democrats who represent border districts that increasingly vote Republican.

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Democrats who won in Trump districts brace for spotlight

The initial 2026 House battlefield is shaped by districts that backed a House member and presidential candidate of different parties.

The Texas Tribune

"Somebody needs to get fired": Vicente Gonzalez blasts Dem strategy on abortion, trans issues

After Democrats underperformed nationally and in Texas, the McAllen Democrat had some sharp commentary for his party and said he won't be taking their advice.

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Vicente Gonzalez defeats Mayra Flores to hold onto South Texas congressional district

Both major parties poured hundreds of thousands of dollars into winning the seat, a rematch between Mayra Flores and Vicente Gonzalez.

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Texas House candidate campaigning in churches, in potential legal violation

Republican candidate Mayra Flores, backed in primary by Trump, is running to unseat Democrat Vicente Gonzalez

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In the Rio Grande Valley, a Humbled GOP Battles with Democrats for the Center

Trumpian Republicans run left on abortion, border Dems sound more like national politicians, and both ignore crucial grassroots issues.

Latin Times

Texas AG Paxton Sues Biden Administration For Not Giving Him More Data to Verify Noncitizen Voters

As the election nears, Paxton ramps up efforts to target noncitizen voters.

Latin Times

Republican House Candidate Mayra Flores Says She Would Not Oppose Requiring Texans To Carry Passport to Prove Citizenship

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and former Rep. Mayra Flores sparred in a debate as they vie to win the seat in Texas' District 34, with immigration taking the spotlight.

The Texas Tribune

At debate, Mayra Flores shrugs off concern about mandating South Texans carry passports

During a tense debate with U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, Flores attacked Gonzalez for being soft on border security, then suggested requiring residents to prove citizenship in some instances was appropriate.

The Texas Tribune

Vicente Gonzalez and Mayra Flores clash in fiery South Texas congressional debate

In their only debate before Election Day, Gonzalez and Flores traded jabs over the economy, immigration and abortion, and regularly spoke over each other.

The Texas Tribune

Republicans put up little fight in Henry Cuellar’s race after indictment

Republicans declared the Laredo Democrat a target this year after his indictment, but haven’t spent serious money to unseat him.

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