In speeches and conversations throughout their convention, Texas Democrats embraced affordability and anti-corruption themes championed by the independent senator from Vermont.
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Kendall Scudder wins race to lead Texas Democratic Party into critical midterms
Texas Democrats overwhelmingly elected Scudder, the incumbent, to a full term as party chair at their state convention Saturday.
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2026 Texas Elections
Unease about Talarico’s Black support on display at Texas Democratic Convention
Black elected officials said the Senate nominee had more work to do to engage voters in their communities, while noting there was still time to do so before November.
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Immigration
Japanese internment survivors, faith leaders demand closure of South Texas ICE detention center
Completing a pilgrimage from a World War II internment camp in Crystal City, activists said history is repeating itself with family detentions at the Dilley facility.
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2026 Texas Elections
James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa attack GOP with parallel populist pitches at Texas Democratic Convention
The U.S. Senate and gubernatorial nominees accused Republicans, including opponents Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott, of fixating on culture wars to distract from higher costs and alleged graft.
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2026 Texas Elections
Democratic land commissioner nominee diagnosed with cancer, announces he’s in remission
Benjamin Flores, who will face GOP incumbent Dawn Buckingham in November, said he would remain in the race.
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2026 Texas Elections
Dolores Huerta tells Texas Democrats to organize and “save democracy” in surprise convention appearance
The iconic Latina labor and civil rights leader, who is 96, voiced optimism that community organizing could draw voters in a state with some of the lowest turnout anywhere in the nation.
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Public Education
Mandated Bible stories in reading lists, revamped history for Texas public schools approved
The State Board of Education approved the reading lists and K-8 social studies changes after months of debates.
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2026 Texas Elections
Abbott trolls Talarico with tacos and cattle at Texas Democratic Convention, ignoring opponent Hinojosa
The trolling blitz spared the governor’s Democratic foe, Gina Hinojosa, instead focusing on painting Talarico and the entire party as radicals attempting to gloss over their past stances.
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Cornyn says closed primaries could backfire on Texas GOP, breaking with Abbott, Paxton
The outgoing senator said requiring voters to register with a party — and limiting GOP primary access to registered Republicans — would be “paving the way to minority party status.”
