Texas Democrats Make Historic Push for 2026 Elections
TL;DR
For the first time in modern Texas history, Democrats are fielding a candidate in every state and federal race in 2026, a strategic move to boost turnout and challenge Republican dominance through a comprehensive recruitment campaign led by top Democratic groups and figures like Beto O’Rourke and Wendy Davis.
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