Both sides in the race are launching TV ads Tuesday, auguring an expensive, action-packed sprint to November.
2020 elections
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Texas 2020 Elections
As the Democratic National Convention begins, some Texas Democrats wish their state had a bigger role
Some party leaders have pushed for convention organizers to give more prominent slots to Texans in the convention lineup, eager to show it is a battleground in November.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: Voting in Texas is different from other places. It’s a hassle.
Lots of states make it as easy as possible to register and vote, whether there’s a pandemic or not. Texas is not one of those states.
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Politics
Why voting matters to these Texans — then and now
Hear Texas advocates describe their takes on the practice of voting and its importance to themselves and their generation.
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Texas 2020 Elections
USPS warns Texas that some mail-in ballots may be delayed in November
It is unclear how many Texas voters may be affected should delays occur. Texas was among 46 states that received a warning from the United States Postal Service, according to The Washington Post.
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TribCast
TribCast: Kamala Harris on the Democratic presidential ticket and the state of college football
On this week’s TribCast, Matthew speaks with Ross, Alex and Raga about college football this fall and what Kamala Harris means for Texas Democrats in November.
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Coronavirus in Texas
Analysis: The election won’t humble the coronavirus. It’s the other way around.
When general election voting starts in two months, Texas voters will know some things they don’t know today to help them make decisions, like what actually happens when you open public schools or allow college football to proceed.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Super PAC launches to help Joe Biden win Texas
The group, Blue Texas PAC, comes as it remains to be seen how much the Biden campaign will invest in Texas. Polls are showing a close race here.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Analysis: Opening Texas schools is 2020’s top election issue
During a pandemic, an economic recession and public protests against racial injustice and police violence, it’s hard to say what Texas voters will be thinking about in this year’s election. Here’s a candidate: Reopening schools.
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Texas 2020 Elections
Texas was always key to Democrats’ 2020 congressional ambitions. Less than three months from Election Day, their confidence is growing.
With nine races on the national radar, the congressional battlefield in Texas is expansive.
