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Ken Paxton Gets $131 Million Boost From PAC As GOP's Concern About Texas Senate Race Grows

Polls have shown a tight race between Paxton and Democratic candidate James Talarico.

International Business Times · Oct 1

Arizona one of five Trump-won states where Democrats defend governorships in 2026

Incumbent Katie Hobbs (D), Andy Biggs (R), Risa Lombardo (G), and Teri Hourihan (No Labels Party) are running for governor.

Ballotpedia · Oct 1

Paxton Caught on Tape: "The Convention Dropped Our Numbers" — Talarico Surges Ahead in Texas

Leaked audio catches Ken Paxton saying the GOP convention hurt his numbers as James Talarico leads by up to 6 points in the most competitive Texas Senate race in decades.

Latin Times · Oct 1

Moms are fed up over Texas schools

She got into politics because of education, an issue giving Texas its most competitive governor’s race in years

Salon · Oct 1

Texas Supreme Court 2026 election: Who is running and what to know

The all-Republican high court decides some of the most consequential cases impacting Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for four of the court’s seats on the 2026 ballot.

The Texas Tribune · Oct 1

Democrats have won 13 previously Republican-held state legislative seats in special elections since Trump took office

Welcome to the Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Oct 1

Hasina: Restore democratic rights, rule of law in Bangladesh

TOI Correspondent from Dhaka: Expressing concern over what she described as a renewed threat from militancy and violent extremism, former prime minister and Awami League President Sheikh Hasina, who is facing the death penalty at home, has called for the restoration of democratic rights, political participation and the rule of…

The Times of India · Oct 1

US midterm elections 2026: Latest predictions and odds from Polymarket

According to Polymarket, there's a remarkable 93% likelihood that Democrats will secure the House in the 2026 elections. The Senate presents a more competitive landscape with Democrats at 63% and Republicans at 38%. The surge in trading volume indicates high public interest in both markets as November 3 approaches. Key…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Inside Downballot Dems’ Effort to Flip Texas’ Key County Battleground

Amid voter suppression and rampant ideological warfare, Tarrant County Democratic candidates try to capitalize on this surge of local anger.

Texas Observer · Sep 30

‘Of course I’m the underdog’: the British former spin doctor trying to turn California red

Steve Hilton’s long-shot campaign for governor is courting Golden state voters with unapologetically populist message

The Guardian - US · Sep 30