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U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, speaks during the first day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago.

2024 Texas Elections

Jasmine Crockett at DNC says race is between career prosecutor and career criminal

By Matthew ChoiAug. 19, 2024

The Dallas freshman congresswoman took to the national convention stage to ridicule former President Donald Trump and extol Vice President Kamala Harris.

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner speaks to the press about the Texas Education Agency takeover of Houston Independent School District during a press conference in Houston on Friday, March 3, 2023. Turner was chosen by Democratic officials to be the party's candidate for the Congressional seat that had been held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee.

2024 Texas Elections

Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress

By Matthew ChoiAug. 13, 2024

Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.

U.S. Rep Colin Allred, D-Dallas, who is seaking a seat in the U.S. Senate, at a campaign kickoff hosted by the Travis County Democratic Party on July 21, 2024, in Austin.

Politics

Allred and Texas Dems bundle resources across the ballot

By Matthew ChoiJuly 24, 2024

The statewide Democratic project will allow candidates across the ballot to share data and coordinate on grassroots operations.

Signage is displayed during a walkthrough of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago. The convention is slated for Aug. 19-22.

Guides

Texas’ DNC delegates vote 260-6 to back Kamala Harris

By Jasper Scherer and Renzo DowneyJuly 21, 2024July 22, 2024

The delegates voted late Monday, a day after President Joe Biden exited the presidential race and endorsed Harris.

2024 Texas Elections

After U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s death, Texas Democrats have to find a new candidate for November

By Dante MotleyJuly 20, 2024

To fill her seat for the remainder of the current term, Gov. Greg Abbott would have to call a special election for the Houston-based district.

The first day of the Texas Democratic Convention in El Paso on June 6, 2024.

2024 Texas Elections

Texas Democrats try to unify against GOP “extremism” as their own challenges and strife persist

By Jasper SchererJune 8, 2024

The party faces internal tension over the Israel-Hamas war and Biden’s new immigration policy heading into November.

Democratic signage, mugs, stickers and buttons on display at the Travis County Democratic Party office in Austin on Oct. 8, 2019.

Politics

New Texas Democratic group hopes to pump millions into neglected party infrastructure

By Jasper SchererJune 6, 2024

The new outfit is hoping that its long-term plan will eventually help Democrats become more competitive in statewide races.

Lauren Ashley Simmons talks with volunteers before block walking on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2024, in the Meyerland neighborhood of Houston

2024 Texas Elections

Lauren Ashley Simmons declares victory over Texas Rep. Shawn Thierry, who broke with Democrats on LGBTQ+ votes

By Jasper SchererMay 28, 2024

The Simmons-Thierry contest emerged as a test of whether Democratic lawmakers who do not fully support LGBTQ+ causes can remain in good standing with their own party’s voters.