Ahead of the 2026 election, Texas Republicans redrew congressional boundaries in a gambit to help the GOP keep control of Congress.
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Texas House Republican ousted early as Democrats hope to make gains in lower chamber
State Rep. Denise Villalobos of Corpus Christi conceded in an early Texas House pickup for Democrats. Several key races have yet to be called.
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Democrat Gina Hinojosa leads Gov. Greg Abbott in early vote returns in key counties
Hinojosa built up an early margin with strong performances in important North Texas suburbs and at least two of the major urban metros that had reported. Those returns largely exclude Election Day votes.
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Texas 2026 midterm elections live blog
Texas Tribune reporters will provide live updates throughout the night on key results, breaking news and what they’re seeing across the state.
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James Talarico leads Ken Paxton in early returns in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
Talarico led the polling average for months in the most expensive nonpresidential race on record. The Associated Press had not yet called the race as Election Day ballots were still being counted.
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See November 2026 midterm election results as votes come in across Texas.
Texans are voting in several high-profile races, including contests for U.S. Senate, governor, several legislative seats and more.
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Ken Paxton and James Talarico close their Senate campaigns on home turf
To win, Paxton needs to keep the margin close in Collin County, his political home base. Talarico must earn epic returns in Travis County, the bluest part of the state.
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Most polls have Talarico ahead of Paxton in the U.S. Senate race
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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Inside the booth: Faith, economy and immigration inspired these Texans’ votes
Several races in Texas drew national attention. On the eve of the election, Texans share what mattered to them.
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Paxton vs. Talarico: Five things to watch in Texas’ tight U.S. Senate race
A swing back among Latino voters, Harris County turnout and Republicans skipping the Senate race are among the trends we’ll be tracking as returns come in.