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Republican cavalry arrives for Ken Paxton as big-bucks Texas offensive opens cash floodgates
Top Senate Republicans are pouring eight figures into a new Texas PAC to boost Ken Paxton against James Talarico in a razor-thin Senate showdown.
A new poll shows Governor Greg Abbott deadlocked with Democrat Gina Hinojosa for Texas governorship.
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Dan Patrick casts Texas midterms as ‘darkness and light’ fight in faith first GOP speech
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick used the Republican Party’s first midterm convention to frame November’s election as a struggle over religion, culture and government, while presenting Texas’ economy and population growth as proof of conservative governance.
On a related note, the latest AARP poll, commissioned by the bipartisan polling team of Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research, found Talarico leading Paxton, 48% to 44%.
The new Texas congressional district map was initially thought by some to be enough to add a net gain of five Republican congressional seats in the state. Recent polling, however, suggests GOP wins in some districts might not be as likely.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks at the Republican National Committee’s 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. In his remarks, Abbott highlighted Texas’ border policies, law enforcement, restrictions on
Hasan Piker, a prominent left-wing internet commentator, reacted after Republicans displayed an NSFW photo of him at their convention.
Trump’s Texas convention arrives as GOP fears grow, with Paxton slipping and Democrats sensing a rare chance to flip the state.
Protesters gather on final night as US Republicans seek to rally base ahead of consequential legislative elections.
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Texas Republicans attending RNC midterm convention in Dallas believe it will energize their base
Three Republicans from North Texas spoke with Jack Fink.
Brandon Herrera of state’s 23rd congressional district calls insults against women and unhoused people ‘jokes’