Voter turnout and choices now can shape state and national political balance.

State Rep. James Talarico is launching a 12‑city tour as incumbent U.S. Sen. John Cornyn highlights his Trump-aligned record and urges early voting.

The Texas Attorney General Republican Primary Debate welcomed the four GOP candidates to the stage, where the politicians faced off Tuesday night.

The effort is a partnership between the state party, two of its largest political organizations and the House Democrats’ campaign arm.

Early voting for the March primaries begins Tuesday, Feb. 17. On the ballot are several consequential statewide races.

A new University of Houston poll offers an early look at the 2026 Texas governor, attorney general and other statewide races.

Republican Governor Greg Abbott leads Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa and Libertarian Pat Dixon in the Texas gubernatorial race, according to a new University of Houston poll. Newsweek has reached out to Abbott, Hinojosa, and Dixon's press teams for comment via email Wednesday.