The Republican Party of Texas is endorsing candidates in local races that are nominally “non-partisan.”
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Hegar’s Departure Sparks Early GOP Battle for Comptroller
Don Huffines and Christi Craddick discuss their early campaigns to be Texas’ top accountant.
New Poll Shows Dustin Burrows’ Approval Underwater in His District
Fifty-seven percent of GOP voters in his district say they would vote for a conservative alternative.
Speaker Battle Fuels Early 2026 Primary Challenges for Texas Republicans
The Republican Party of Texas has made clear it will seek to censure members who fail to vote for the party’s nominee for Speaker.
Kirk Watson Officially Certified as Winner of Austin Mayoral Race
This is Watson’s third non-consecutive term as mayor.
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Texas Republicans Have 26 Freshmen House Members and 2 New State Senators
Republicans picked up two new House seats and a Senate seat in majority-Hispanic South Texas.
Trump Wins Big with Hispanics, Flipping South Texas Counties
The border counties have historically favored Democrats down the ballot.
Texas Sends Four New Congressmen to Washington, DC
Two Republicans and two Democrats won their elections to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Dallas Voters Approve Two of the Citizen-led HERO Amendments
Two of the three HERO amendments proposed have passed.
Republican Flips McLennan County Commissioner Seat
The seat has been held by Democrats for 125 years.
Donald Trump Wins Texas
Redistricting conducted since the last presidential election has given Texas 40 electoral votes—two more than in 2020.
Republicans Flip South Texas Senate Seat
The rematch between Democrat incumbent Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa swung in Hinojosa’s favor.
Houston Voters Reject $4.4 Billion School Bond
The bond would have cost $8.8 billion to pay off.
Republicans Sweep Statewide Judicial Elections in Texas
Republicans won all three Supreme Court seats up for election and all three Court of Criminal Appeals seats.
Republicans Flip Two South Texas House Seats
Denise Villalobos and Don McLaughlin have flipped longtime Democrat seats in South Texas.
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Trump Calls for Death Penalty for Illegal Aliens Who Murder US Citizens
Donald Trump’s stop in Texas highlighted the effects of the border crisis on Americans.
Texas Voters Believe Kamala Harris Will Raise Taxes
The poll also asks voters questions about other issues facing Texas.
Poll: Trump, Cruz Continue to Lead Democrat Opponents in Texas
Former President Donald Trump holds a five-point lead, and Sen. Ted Cruz holds a seven-point lead.
Dan Simons & Sean Teare Face Off in Harris County DA Race
Both candidates told Texas Scorecard their vision for the future of the DA’s office.
Cruz and Allred Meet for Only Debate Before Election
The issues of abortion, border security, and protecting girls sports dominated the debate.
Williamson County’s Democrat Sheriff Accused of Accepting Pay-to Play Donation
Just four days before a county contract was issued, Gleason received a $20,000 campaign donation from the founder and CEO of the company that received the contract.
Cruz Campaign: Colin Allred Resorted to Lying
Despite voting against legislation that prevents biological males from competing in female sports, Ted Cruz’ Democrat challenger is now claiming that he does not want “boys playing girls’ sports.”
Poll: Sen. Ted Cruz Holds 5-Point Lead Over Democrat Challenger
The Marist Poll shows that 51 percent of Texas likely voters support Cruz and 46 percent support Colin Allred.
Former Democrat Senator Endorses Republican in Key Texas Senate Race
This race marks a rematch between Democrat Morgan LaMantia and Republican Adam Hinojosa, who narrowly lost the 2022 election by just 0.19 percent of the vote.
Poll: Texas Voters Believe Colin Allred, Kamala Harris Will Restrict Gun Rights
A plurality also said they oppose an assault weapons ban.