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Early vote turnout in Texas outpacing past elections, fueled by Democratic primary voters

Turnout during the first week of early voting for the Texas midterm election exceeded the same period for the previous two presidential elections, years that typically see higher voter engagement.

The Texas Tribune · Feb 25

More Money than Greg

A blue wave may be coming, but the governor's ever-growing campaign warchest casts a long shadow over Texas elections.

Texas Observer · Feb 24

Texas Democrats fill every state and federal race on 2026 ballot, a first for either party

Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party recruited 104 candidates to fill uncontested races. Gov. Greg Abbott’s strategist said it amounts to a gimmick “if they don’t back it up with serious resources.”

The Texas Tribune · Dec 17, 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy picked up steam at the GOP debate. How far could he go?

Ramaswamy has pitched himself as a younger, more extreme version of the former president. While he's gained in the polls, a GOP strategist warns "he'll never surpass Trump by trying to mimic Trump."

WEKU · Aug 28, 2023

With property tax cut done, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott still pushing for school choice plan

After months of drama that divided the state’s top leaders, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will soon sign property tax relief legislation that fulfills his top campaign promise.

Tribune News Service · Jul 18, 2023

Trump wants to end DeSantis’s 2024 campaign before It even begins

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is girding to take a swing at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on one of the things his chief rival is proudest of: his handling of his state’s economy.

Tribune News Service · Apr 21, 2023

Trump’s resurgence, legislative session could keep Greg Abbott out of presidential race

DALLAS — At his large rally last month in Waco, Donald Trump announced that 15 leading Texas Republicans had endorsed his third candidacy for president.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2023

Tired of Texans running for president? 2024 may be reprieve

It’s early yet, but next year’s presidential race may feature something the political world hasn't seen in the last 50 years: no elected officials from Texas

The Independent UK · Feb 24, 2023

Texas' Abbott uses televised address to target border, crime

Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott offered no hints about whether he might run for president in a rare primetime address

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2023

Did Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s inaugural speech signal a stay-at-home political future?

AUSTIN, Texas — A dozen years ago, the last Texas governor to run for president began a new term being coy about his White House ambitions.

Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023