Politics Sep 18 What's making the Texas Senate race so competitive By Liz Landers, Kyle Midura, Amalia Huot-Marchand, Katie Marlow
Politics Sep 08 Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach. By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Sep 05 Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Politics Jul 27 Ken Paxton has survived years of scandals. Can James Talarico change that? Democrat James Talarico is challenging Republican Ken Paxton in a closely watched U.S. Senate race in Texas. By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press
Politics Jun 08 Ken Paxton's attorney in his impeachment trial endorses Democrat James Talarico in U.S. Senate race Dan Cogdell criticized Paxton for prioritizing loyalty to President Donald Trump over Texas families. By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press
Jun 02 Amid controversial Senate campaigns, Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support By Joey Cappelletti, Thomas Beaumont, Bill Barrow, Associated Press Control of the Senate is at stake, with both parties eager to secure victories. Continue reading
May 28 Talarico targets Paxton's scandals in Texas Senate race, pivoting from his sunny primary message By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Texas Democrat James Talarico, a former middle school teacher and a state lawmaker from Austin, laid out a clear strategy for the months ahead: Litigating Paxton’s scandals to a weary electorate. Continue reading
May 27 Watch 6:24 Paxton's win over Cornyn sets up high-stakes Texas clash with Talarico By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz President Trump again proved his political power in Texas as his endorsed candidate in the Senate primary won in a landslide. Ken Paxton secured the GOP nomination, beating incumbent Sen. John Cornyn. Paxton will face Democratic nominee James Talarico in… Continue watching
May 27 Trump is getting the Republican candidates he wants, but can he win in the midterms? By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press President Donald Trump's tightening grip on his party could make it harder to win in the November midterms, when Republicans face a broader electorate that has soured on the president's second term and the economy. Continue reading
May 27 Cornyn went to great lengths to avoid Trump's wrath. The Texas senator lost his seat anyway By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/ Report for America Sen. John Cornyn tried for more than a year to show Donald Trump and Texas Republicans that he and the president were on the same team. Continue reading