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manilatimes.netpolitics13 days ago
Texas Senator Says Colleague Wants to Run for President in 2028
Senator John Cornyn stated that Senator Ted Cruz wants to be the next president. Cornyn declined to endorse either Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the role.
The Hillpolitics15 days ago
Democratic Senate candidate responds to nickname attacks from Trump and Paxton
State Rep. James Talarico said voters are tired of personal insults in the Texas U.S. Senate race. He stated the attacks do not address affordability and other issues he is campaigning on.
nypost.compolitics15 days ago
Texas Senate Candidate Receives $2.5 Million From Billionaire Donors
Democratic candidate James Talarico has collected at least $2.5 million from seven billionaire households for his U.S. Senate campaign in Texas. The donations come despite the candidate's public criticism of billionaire influence in politics.
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nbcnews.compolitics16 days ago
Texas Democrat Says She Has No Plan to Attend State Convention
U.S. Representative Jasmine Crockett stated she has no idea whether she will actively support the Democratic nominee for Texas attorney general. The comments follow a March primary and come ahead of the party's state convention.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Sen. John Cornyn in GOP Senate Primary
Ken Paxton received 63.8 percent of the vote in the May 26 Republican primary runoff, ending Cornyn's 24-year Senate career. The outcome reflects a shift in voter priorities toward consistent party-line voting over other considerations.
abcnews.go.compolitics23 days ago
Texas Democratic Senate Nominee Shifts Positions on Border Security and Other Issues
James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, stated during a podcast interview this week that he supports stronger border security and opposes gender reassignment surgeries for minors. The comments came after earlier statements in which he criticized immigrati…
Washington Examinerpolitics26 days ago
Texas Senator Says He Will Not Campaign for Primary Winner
The Republican senator stated he will vote for the party's nominee but declined to campaign for him in the general election. He also said he plans to work with the president on some issues while opposing others.
The Daily Callerpolitics26 days ago
Group Launches Six-Figure Ad Campaign Targeting Texas Senate Candidate
A conservative nonprofit is running a six-figure television and digital ad buy against Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. The 15-second spot uses AI-generated video and altered lyrics from a musical to criticize his past statements on gender-related policies.
The Hillpolitics26 days agoUpdated
Houston Attorney Who Defended Paxton Endorses Talarico for U.S. Senate
A Houston defense attorney who previously represented a state official endorsed state Rep. James Talarico in the U.S. Senate race. The attorney cited policy failures under three decades of Republican control and said Talarico could unite voters across party lines.
Washington Examinerpolitics28 days ago
Defense attorney endorses Democratic candidate in Texas Senate race
A Houston defense attorney who previously represented a Republican candidate has endorsed the Democratic nominee for Texas's U.S. Senate seat. The endorsement comes after the Republican primary runoff concluded in late May.
The Hillpolitics33 days ago
Texas judge cancels divorce trial between attorney general and state senator
A state district judge canceled the scheduled divorce trial between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and state Sen. Angela Paxton. The decision followed months of proceedings and came after both sides reported progress toward a settlement.
nbcnews.compolitics37 days ago
Texas Republicans Nominate Ken Paxton for Senate Seat
Texas Republicans selected Attorney General Ken Paxton as their Senate nominee on Tuesday. Democrats view the outcome as an opportunity in a state that has leaned Republican in recent cycles.
Forbesfinance37 days agoUpdated
Texas GOP Primary Voters Choose Paxton Over Incumbent Cornyn
Kendall Scudder, State Chair for the Texas Democratic Party, appeared on Forbes Newsroom to address the Republican primary runoff result and the upcoming general election contest.
newrepublic.comworld37 days ago
Texas Senator Posts Quotes After Primary Runoff Loss
Republican Texas Sen. John Cornyn posted quotes from Winston Churchill and the Bible after losing the Texas Senate runoff election. The posts followed a 28-point defeat to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday.
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yahoo.comworld37 days ago
Texas Republicans Discuss Low Turnout in Paxton-Talarico Race
Texas Republicans are examining whether reduced voter participation signals challenges ahead in the Paxton-Talarico contest. Party members met to review turnout data from recent events.
Wiredtechnology38 days ago
Texas Senate Candidate Faces Masculinity-Based Attacks in Campaign
Republican nominee Ken Paxton used nicknames and an advertisement questioning Democratic opponent James Talarico's testosterone levels. The claims reference past campaign statements on meat consumption and gender terminology.
nbcnews.compolitics38 days ago
Ken Paxton Wins Republican Primary for U.S. Senate
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate. The win follows a Trump endorsement and sets up a November general election against Democratic nominee James Talarico.
cointelegraph.compolitics39 days ago
Rep. Al Green loses Democratic primary runoff in Texas
Rep. Al Green was defeated Tuesday night by Rep. Christian Menefee in an incumbent-versus-incumbent runoff for the Democratic nomination. Green had been censured by the House in March 2025 after interrupting President Trump during a joint address to Congress.
Usa Todaypolitics39 days ago
Texas Senate Poll: Paxton at 44% Among GOP Voters; Talarico Leads by 3 Points Within Margin of Error
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow 47% to 44% lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the first general-election survey after the GOP runoff. The poll of 1,670 likely voters was conducted May 27-28 with a margin of error of plus or minus 2.8 points.
newrepublic.compolitics39 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Primary Runoff Results Set November Ballot
Republican Sen. John Cornyn lost to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff. Texas Democrats nominated state Rep. James Talarico for the November Senate race.
Washington Examinerpolitics39 days ago
Texas Attorney General Wins Senate Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated four-term Sen. John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary runoff on Tuesday. Washington Examiner healthcare reporter Gabrielle Etzel said Paxton’s investigations into food ingredients and clothing chemicals align with the Make America…
nymag.compolitics39 days ago
Talarico Once Advocated Reducing Meat Consumption to Fight Climate Change
Republican Ken Paxton won the GOP nomination and will face Democrat James Talarico in November. The contest has featured repeated Republican claims that Talarico is vegan, which he denies.
abcnews.go.compolitics39 days ago
Texas Democratic Senate candidate says campaign relies on grassroots donors
James Talarico stated his Senate campaign is funded by individual donors rather than corporate PAC contributions. The comment follows record spending in the Texas Republican primary.
Forbespolitics39 days ago
Paxton Defeats Cornyn in Texas Senate GOP Primary Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican primary runoff. Paxton will face Democratic state Representative James Talarico in November.
nbcnews.compolitics39 days ago
Candidate Wins Texas Republican Runoff for Oil Regulator Seat
Bo French defeated his opponent in a Republican runoff election for a seat on a state board that oversees oil and gas regulation. The outcome gives Democrats an opening to contest the position in the general election.
Nbc Newspolitics40 days ago
Democrat Johnny Garcia Wins Texas 35th District Primary
NBC News projects Democrat Johnny Garcia defeated Maureen Galindo in the Texas 35th Congressional District primary. The district was redrawn by Republicans and stretches from Austin to San Antonio.
nypost.compolitics40 days ago
Ken Paxton defeats Sen. John Cornyn in Texas Republican Senate primary
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton won the Republican primary runoff against Sen. John Cornyn on Tuesday. President Trump endorsed Paxton the week before the vote.
nbcnews.compolitics40 days ago
Colin Allred Wins Democratic Nomination in Texas 33rd District Runoff
Former Rep. Colin Allred defeated Rep. Julie Johnson in a Texas Democratic primary runoff for the newly drawn 33rd House district. Allred secured the nomination and is expected to return to Congress in the deep-blue seat.
nypost.compolitics40 days ago
Democrat Wins Texas House Runoff in Redrawn District
Colin Allred defeated Representative Julie Johnson in a Texas Democratic primary runoff for a newly redrawn Dallas-area House district. The winner is expected to prevail in the November general election in the deep-blue seat.
Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
Air Force Veteran Wins Texas GOP Runoff in New House District
Carlos de la Cruz defeated state lawmaker John Lujan in a Republican primary runoff for a newly redrawn congressional district stretching from Austin to San Antonio. The race drew national attention because of the candidate's family ties and the district's political shift.
Nbc Newspolitics40 days ago
Texas Attorney General Wins GOP Senate Primary Runoff
The state attorney general defeated the incumbent senator by 28 points in Tuesday's Republican runoff. Senate leaders quickly endorsed the nominee and urged unity ahead of the November general election.
foxnews.compolitics40 days ago
Texas Republican Senate Candidates Skip Public Events Ahead of Runoff
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton have no campaign events scheduled for Monday. The candidates continue their contest through advertising that has exceeded $109 million.
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Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
Texas Republicans Nominate Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate
Voters in Texas decide the Republican nominee for Senate between Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The contest has become the costliest Senate primary in state history.
Washington Examinerpolitics40 days ago
Texas State Senator Issues Runoff Endorsements Without Mentioning Husband
Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton sent an email Tuesday endorsing three candidates in GOP primary runoffs. The message did not reference the Senate race involving her estranged husband, state Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
Texas Republicans Vote in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texans cast ballots Tuesday in a Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. President Trump endorsed Paxton last week in the race.
Nbc Newspolitics40 days ago
Texas Primary Runoffs Test Trump Endorsement of Paxton Over Cornyn
Voters decide Tuesday between state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn for the Republican Senate nomination. The winner will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in November. Several House primary runoffs are also on the ballot.
Fox Newspolitics40 days ago
Texas GOP Senate Runoff Pits Cornyn Against Paxton
Sen. John Cornyn warned that Texas could elect a Democrat to the U.S. Senate if Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton wins the Republican primary runoff. The contest concludes today with the winner facing state Rep. James Talarico in November.
nbcnews.compolitics40 days ago
Texas primary pits state attorney general against four-term senator
Texas voters decide between the state attorney general and a four-term senator in a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday. The contest occurs as President Trump has urged support for the attorney general.
joemygod.compolitics41 days ago
Texas Senate runoff candidates target Muslim community in ads and lawsuits
Incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have both run advertisements and pursued legal action focused on Muslim institutions and immigration ahead of the May 26 runoff election.
citizen.co.zapolitics41 days ago
Texas GOP voters decide Senate primary between Paxton and Cornyn
Texas Republicans vote in a Senate primary runoff between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen. John Cornyn. The contest has drawn more than $100 million in spending and features competing visions for the party's direction.
nbcnews.compolitics41 days ago
Texas Democrat advances to runoff despite party criticism over Israel remarks
Maureen Galindo placed first in the March 3 primary for Texas' 35th Congressional District. She will face Johnny Garcia in a May 26 runoff after her comments drew condemnation from Democratic leaders.
Fox Newspolitics41 days ago
Texas Senate Runoff Pits Incumbent Cornyn Against Trump-Backed Paxton
Republican voters in Texas decide between Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton in a Tuesday runoff for the party's Senate nomination. The winner faces Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in November.
joemygod.comtechnology41 days ago
Texas Senate Runoff Ads Top $109 Million Ahead of Tuesday Vote
Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton face each other in a Republican primary runoff on Tuesday. The contest has drawn more than $109 million in advertising, most of it from Cornyn-aligned groups.
fortune.compolitics42 days ago
Texas Republican Candidates Begin Attacks on Democratic Senate Nominee
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton used a campaign rally to introduce nicknames for Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico. The remarks followed President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Paxton in the Republican primary runoff.
Fox Newspolitics43 days ago
Mail ad in Texas primary criticizes veteran candidate's disability rating
A political action committee aligned with one candidate in a Texas congressional primary sent mailers that question another candidate's use of a 100 percent military disability rating. Veterans have condemned the timing and content of the ads.
Fox Newspolitics44 days ago
House Democrats Condemn Texas Candidate Over Remarks on ICE Centers
Several House Democrats publicly distanced themselves from Texas congressional candidate Maureen Galindo after she posted on social media that ICE detention centers should become prisons for American Zionists. The candidate also stated the facilities would serve as castration cen…
Axiospolitics44 days ago
DCCC Launches Ad Campaign Against Democratic Candidate in Texas Runoff
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee will spend $35,000 on advertisements criticizing Democratic candidate Maureen Galindo in Texas' 35th congressional district ahead of the May 26 runoff election.
nbcnews.compolitics46 days ago
Democratic Leaders Seek to Block Candidate in Texas Runoff
Democratic leaders are working to stop a candidate from winning the party's nomination in next week's Texas runoff election. They have accused Republicans of supporting the candidate's campaign.
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The New Yorkerpolitics46 days ago
Texas Senate Primary Runoff Set Between Cornyn and Paxton
Incumbent Senator John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will compete in a May 26 runoff after neither secured a majority in the April primary. President Trump endorsed Paxton earlier this month.
alternet.orgpolitics46 days ago
Texas Senate Candidate Campaigns With State Representative in Houston
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico appeared with Texas State Rep. Gene Wu during a campaign event in Houston on Tuesday. The appearance comes as Talarico seeks support from Texas voters ahead of the general election.
nbcnews.compolitics47 days ago
President Endorses Texas Attorney General in Senate Runoff
The president endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday in the state's Senate runoff election against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. The move comes one week before the May 26 vote and follows months of delay in the president's decision.
Semaforpolitics47 days ago
President Trump Endorses Texas Attorney General Paxton for Senate
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over incumbent Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate primary. The endorsement came one week before the runoff election.
Washington Examinerpolitics49 days ago
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Trails in Fundraising for Senate Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces Sen. John Cornyn in a May 26 Republican primary runoff. Paxton has received no contributions from Leonard Leo or his affiliated organizations in the first quarter of 2026.
The Guardianpolitics51 days ago
Texas Children’s Hospital Agrees to $10M Payment and New Clinic in Settlement With Texas Over 2023 Gender Care Law
Texas Children’s Hospital will establish a detransition clinic, pay $10 million to the state and fire five physicians under a settlement announced May 15, 2026 with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the U.S. Justice Department. The hospital will cease providing puberty blocke…
newsone.compolitics51 days ago
Texas Governor Declines to Endorse in Senate Runoff Between Cornyn and Paxton
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said he will not endorse either incumbent Senator John Cornyn or Attorney General Ken Paxton in the Republican Senate runoff scheduled for May 26. The race advanced to a runoff after neither candidate secured a majority in the March primary. Polls show…
Usa Todaypolitics54 days ago
Trump Endorses Three Candidates in Texas Congressional Runoffs
President Trump has endorsed three candidates in upcoming Texas Republican primary runoff elections for congressional seats scheduled for May 26. Early voting begins May 18. Trump has not endorsed in the high-profile Texas Senate race between Attorney General Ken Paxton and Sen.…
washingtonpost.comworld54 days ago
Super PAC With Republican Ties Intervenes in Democratic Primaries
A newly formed super PAC with ties to Republicans has begun spending in Democratic primary races. In one case the group is supporting a sex therapist running for office in Texas who has faced accusations of antisemitism. The involvement marks an unusual effort by one party to inf…
Washington Examinertechnology55 days ago
Sen. John Cornyn Faces Backlash Over Repost From Republicans Against Trump Account
Sen. John Cornyn reposted a message from the Republicans Against Trump account on X while responding to a CBS correspondent's post about a Pentagon briefing on Iran. The action drew criticism from some conservative users who questioned his alignment with the party. Cornyn is camp…