We’re tracking all major polls in the U.S. Senate race to give Texans a fuller picture of where this race is headed. Paxton has been consistently trailing in the polls, but the margins are tight.
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Cuellar and progressives form tenuous alliance amid Trump’s immigration crackdown
U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar is known as one of the most conservative Democrats in Congress who often diverges from the party on issues like immigration, abortion and gun rights.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
John Fetterman pushes back against allegations he’s a lazy senator, bad Democrat
The Pennsylvania senator has regularly criticized his party, sparking speculation he could caucus with Republicans after the 2026 midterms. At the Texas Tribune Festival, he called on Democrats to embrace a diversity of views.
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2026 Texas Elections
Paxton, Talarico spar over gas tax suspension amid rising prices
Talarico, who criticized the Iran war, has called for months for a gas tax holiday. Paxton now says the tax should be permanently ended.
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Demographics
Texas candidates fighting earlier and harder for key Latino voters, analysts say
Panelists at The Texas Tribune Festival said candidates need to appeal to Hispanic voters as individuals rather than representatives of their respective parties.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Watch: Joaquin Castro, Sigrid Gonzalez and Rochelle Garza discuss Texas’ ICE detention centers
People who have been inside Texas’ ICE detention centers describe what’s happening, who’s being held and what it means for communities, families and the rule of law at 2:15 p.m. Saturday.
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Congress
U.S. should err on the side of innovation in AI regulation, U.S. Rep. Arrington says
Former CEO of Indeed characterized the Texas congressman’s argument about needing to beat China as a false one.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Karl Rove says John Cornyn, not Paxton, could beat Talarico
Karl Rove speaks at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival, focusing on the comments made by Bo French and the U.S. Senate race.
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Congress
Watch: Texas legislators speak at the 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Texans in Congress sit down with Tribune Washington correspondent Gabby Birenbaum at 9 a.m. Saturday.
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The 2026 Texas Tribune Festival
Texas Democrat who championed A-F trigger law says he’s trying to fix schools
Advocates say takeovers help students in underperforming schools, while opponents argue communities lose control of their children’s education.
