The potential for a competitive November election is dividing Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico as well as Republicans John Cornyn, Ken Paxton and Wesley Hunt ahead of Tuesday's Texas Senate primaries.

The most expensive state House primaries this cycle were proxy wars over issues including casinos, tort reform and a lingering battle between establishment Republicans and more hardline conservatives.

Texans cast their ballots in the 2026 primaries, choosing their parties' candidates for key federal, statewide, and legislative races leading up to the November general election.

In her second Hill appearance this week, the homeland security secretary was again asked about her response to the killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.

Ken Paxton says he’d consider exiting Texas’ Senate race if Republicans scrap the filibuster and pass Trump’s SAVE America Act.

Some advocates for the region worry freshmen lawmakers will start deal-making at a deficit, while other voters see a chance for new blood.