Texas GOP Senate primary heads for a May runoff as Democrats back Talarico John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will face off again in May, while Texas Democrats nominate state Rep. James Talarico. Roll Call · Mar 4
Supreme Court orders Dallas County to separate votes; Williamson County extends hours Dallas and Williamson counties closed centralized voting centers, which had become a common practice, at the request of local Republicans. The Texas Tribune · Mar 3
Texas Republican candidates for US Senate head to runoff as Democratic candidates await results – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · Mar 3
Texas two-step: Republicans and Democrats both have a lot riding on the first big primaries of the midterms. Here’s why ANALYSIS: The road to the Senate majority runs through the Rio Grande — with a detour through late-night TV. Eric Garcia breaks down the good, the bad and the ugly in the Lone Star State The Independent UK · Mar 3
Texas votes in high-stakes primaries in test of appetite for change under Trump Nominees for key Senate seat to be set while voters choose in congressional contests reshaped by GOP gerrymander The Guardian - US · Mar 3
Texas primary could rewrite Dem playbook Both Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico have a theory of politics to test Salon · Mar 3
Polls close today in the Texas primaries. Here are five things to watch. This Tuesday, Tribune reporters are watching two blockbuster Senate primaries, an open attorney general seat, and more high-stakes, competitive races up and down the Texas ballot. The Texas Tribune · Mar 3
At the Races: Time for Texas Midterm elections 2026: Here’s what you need to know about the key primary races taking place Tuesday in Texas and North Carolina. Roll Call · Mar 3
Republican meddling roils Senate Democratic primary in final days A super PAC supporting James Talarico is running ads online warning that the GOP is “boosting” Jasmine Crockett. Her spokesperson said Republicans “who underestimate her do so at their own peril.” The Texas Tribune · Mar 2
John Fetterman Slams Senators Planning To Support War Powers Resolution: 'Empty Sloganeering' Democratic Sen. John Fetterman slammed fellow lawmakers planning to support the War Powers Resolution seeking to force President Donald Trump to get congressional approval before continuing military operations against the Iranian regime. Latin Times · Mar 2
Moderate Democrats Reportedly Looking To Prevent AOC From Rising Her Profile As Potential Presidential Candidate Moderate Democrats are launching a plan to prevent a progressive liberal from rising their profile enough to potentially become the party's presidential candidate in the 2028 election, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 2
Top Republicans Reportedly Believe James Talarico Has An Edge Over Jasmine Crockett In Texas Democratic Primary And Will Be Tougher To Beat Top Republicans believe that state Rep. James Talarico has an edge over Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, and that he will be tougher to beat by whoever becomes the GOP's candidate in the state's general election. Latin Times · Mar 2
James Talarico Beating Jasmine Crockett By Five Points In Final Poll Ahead Of Texas Democratic Primary State Rep. James Talarico is beating Rep. Jasmine Crockett ahead of Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll. International Business Times · Mar 2
GOP insiders fretting about Texas Senate primary Competitive races in both parties' primaries Tuesday — and the national headwinds facing Republicans — have blown up all assumptions. Axios · Mar 2
The Guardian - US · Mar 1 Populist crusade and anti-Maga outrage as Texas Democrats do battle in Senate primary James Talarico and Jasmine Crockett adopt contrasting strategies as party hopes to tap into Trump backlash in reliably red state
The Texas Tribune · Feb 28 Texas Democrats prepare to decide party’s future after divisive, epic Senate primary Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico face off in the state’s first blockbuster Democratic primary in decades. The race will likely conclude Tuesday, with the outside chance of a runoff.
Latin Times · Feb 28 Jasmine Crockett Slams Trump Over Iran Attack: 'Once Again Starting Illegal Wars' Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett slammed President Donald Trump over his decision to launch attacks against the Iranian regime, calling on Congress to "pass a War Powers Resolution to rein in this dangerous overreach before more damage is done."
The Texas Tribune · Feb 27 Kamala Harris makes last-minute pitch for Jasmine Crockett with robocall The call gives Crockett a jolt of support from one of her party’s biggest stars in the home stretch of her Senate Democratic primary against state Rep. James Talarico.
The Independent UK · Feb 27 $122 million Texas Senate primaries smash spending records as Trump stays on the sidelines The Senate race is now the most expensive primary in history as Republicans scramble to save John Cornyn while Democrats duke it out in a bid to flip the seat
We Got This Covered · Feb 27 Senate Republicans are freaking out over the Texas primary, and the candidate they can’t stop could put their entire majority at risk Texas Republicans are eating each other alive.
Latin Times · Feb 27 Reporter Reveals Jasmine Crockett Had Her Removed From a Rally For Being a 'Top-Notch Hater' Who 'Will Spin' A reporter from The Atlantic revealed that she was removed from a rally by Rep. Jasmine Crockett for being a "top-notch hater" who "will spin."
Latin Times · Feb 26 Texas Primaries Hit Record Ad Spending as Early Turnout Outpaces Even Presidential Cycles The 2026 midterms in Texas are shaping up to be among the most high-profile elections of the year, and with months still to go before voters head to the polls, early turnout has already surpassed that of recent midterm and presidential cycles.
The Texas Tribune · Feb 26 Can Jasmine Crockett’s East Texas past give her an electoral boost in rural Texas? Before she was a firebrand congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett was a public defender — and local Democratic party chair — in Texarkana.
Latin Times · Feb 26 Greg Abbott Spending Millions In Ads Featuring Jasmine Crockett To Galvanize Potential Texas Voters Who Dislike Her Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is spending millions of dollars in ads featuring Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett to galvanize potential Republican voters who dislike her, according to a new report.
Latin Times · Feb 26 James Talarico Beating Jasmine Crockett In Texas Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate, Poll Shows State Rep. James Talarico is beating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate, according to a new poll.