Texas Elections
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Texas is holding runoff elections for state and federal positions, with a tight U.S. Senate race between Republican John Cornyn and Democrat James Talarico. The Texas Supreme Court has rejected Governor Greg Abbott's bid to remove Democratic representatives who left the state.
Texas Runoff Elections: What's at Stake on May 26
- Texas is holding runoff elections on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, to finalize nominations for state and federal positions. - These elections occur because candidates in certain races did not secure over 50% of the vote in the March primaries. - Voters must participate in the runoff election for the same party they voted for in the March primaries, unless they did not vote in the primaries, in which ca…
Texas Senate Race Tightens: Poll Shows Near-Tie Between Cornyn and Talarico
- A new poll in Texas shows a tight race for the U.S. Senate seat between Republican John Cornyn and Democrat James Talarico. - The poll indicates a near-tie if Cornyn wins the Republican primary, and…
Setback for Greg Abbott: Texas Supreme Court Rejects Bid to Oust Democratic Representatives
- The Texas Supreme Court rejected Governor Greg Abbott's request to remove Democratic representatives who left the state to block a vote on redistricting maps. - The ruling allows the targeted legisl…
Texas Elections: John Cornyn, the Republican with almost 25 years as senator who turned his back on Trump in 2021
- Incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn faces a challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the upcoming election. - Cornyn, a long-serving senator with a legislative record, has a complex …
