South Texas congressional Democrats Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar glide toward reelection

In major upset, Nathan Johnson takes Texas attorney general’s office for Democrats

In a stunning upset with repercussions across the national legal landscape, Democrat Nathan Johnson claimed victory in the race to be Texas’ next top lawyer.  Johnson, a Dallas state senator and corporate litigator, is the first Democrat elected attorney general since 1994. He defeated Mayes Middleton, an oil and gas heir who tethered himself closely […]

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.

Democrat claims victory over Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare in key battleground

The Republican incumbent is a firebrand conservative and veteran of culture war battles. The last Democrat to serve as county judge left office in 1986.

Democrat Gina Hinojosa topples Greg Abbott to become first Latina governor of Texas

Hinojosa’s victory over Abbott, a three-term incumbent, triggers a political earthquake in a state that has not elected a Democrat to the governor’s mansion since 1990.

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.