TEXAS SENATE RACE

Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race Sparks Big Party Split

The Texas Republican Party is still divided over its newest Senate nominee, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Three years ago, most Texas House Republicans voted to impeach Paxton for alleged abuse of office and bribery. Now, after winning the Republican runoff against former U. S. Senator John Cor

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Jun 02 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate race faces first-ever unmarried candidates

For the first time ever, voters in Texas may elect an unmarried man to the U. S. Senate. Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico both run as bachelors in a state where marriage has long shaped political careers. Texas has a history of favoring candidates who present traditional family imag

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Jun 01 2026POLITICS

Texas Senate Race: Will Populism or Pocketbook Issues Decide the Winner?

Texas voters face a clear split this election: one candidate banking on cultural battles, the other on economic struggles. Republican Ken Paxton leans hard into hot-button issues like immigration and transgender rights, mirroring the GOP’s playbook since Trump’s rise. Democrat James Talarico counter

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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

Texas Democrats: Different Paths, Same Goal

In Texas, two Democrats are taking different paths to win a Senate seat. One is challenging Trump head-on. The other is focusing on everyday issues. This shows a split in the party. U. S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett is going after Trump. She says she will fight him. In a video, she played Trump's insults

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Apr 06 2025POLITICS

Texas Senate Showdown: Who Will Trump Back?

Texas is gearing up for a heated Senate primary battle that could reshape the political landscape. At the heart of the storm is Senator John Cornyn, who has been a fixture in Texas politics for over two decades. Cornyn faces a tough challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Rep. Wes

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Aug 28 2024POLITICS

Texas Senate Race Heats Up: Can Democrat Colin Allred Defeat Republican Ted Cruz?

In a surprising turn of events, Democrat Colin Allred is gaining ground on Republican Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate race, as per a recent poll by the Clean and Prosperous America PAC. The poll shows Cruz narrowly leading with a 47% to 45% margin, almost identical to a YouGov/University of Houston po

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