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politics24 days ago•7 min saved

Trump Endorsement Looms Over Texas Senate Runoff

Trump’s endorsement remains undecided as Texas’ GOP Senate runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton approaches; both candidates are courting the former president, who has hinted he could endorse soon and is watching the Save America Act’s progress. Cornyn has shifted on the filibuster to back Trump’s top priority, a move Paxton’s allies say signals a flip. Paxton supporters have aired ads near Trump’s Florida residence tying Cornyn to Trump’s political enemies. Polls show Cornyn ahead in the primary, but Paxton remains competitive with the MAGA base. The endorsement could be pivotal in the May runoff.

via The Washington Post|

#cornyn #filibuster #paxton

politics28 days ago•186 min saved

AI Deepfake Ad Escalates Talarico Targeting in Texas Senate Race

The NRSC released an AI-generated deepfake of Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico in an ad about the Texas race, illustrating how lifelike synthetic media is becoming a campaign tool as AI fakes proliferate in the 2026 midterms. Experts caution about misperception despite disclosures shown on screen, while lawmakers debate regulation. The piece also notes prior and ongoing AI use by campaigns on both sides and Texas’s limited deepfake laws near elections.

via CNN|

#ai #deepfake #midterms

politics1 month ago•6 min saved

Crockett concedes to Talarico amid Texas primary voting chaos

Democrat Jasmine Crockett conceded to James Talarico in the Texas Democratic Senate primary after confusion over polling hours in Dallas raised questions about whether thousands of Dallas County votes would be counted; court rulings extended polling briefly before the Texas Supreme Court blocked the extension, highlighting voting-rights tensions and prompting Crockett to urge Democrats to unite around the nominee.

via Politico|

#james-talarico #jasmine-crockett #politics

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

US and Israel vow air dominance over Iran as war powers duel and Texas races heat up

Live coverage shows Pete Hegseth declaring US-Israeli air superiority over Iran within a week as Operation Epic Fury unfolds; Pentagon briefings say the campaign is expanding inland with thousands of Iranian targets hit and several vessels destroyed, including a submarine-sunk warship. The DoD note follows the identification of four American soldiers killed in Kuwait. Democrats push a war-powers resolution to force congressional authorization, but Republicans are expected to block. In domestic politics, James Talarico wins the Texas Democratic Senate nomination and a Cornyn-Paxton runoff looms, alongside other state races.

via The Guardian|

#iran #pentagon #politics

politics1 month ago•12 min saved

Paxton's MAGA Rise Tests Cornyn in Texas Senate

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a MAGA favorite, is poised to win the GOP primary for the Senate against longtime incumbent John Cornyn, with polls showing Paxton ahead and a runoff likely; his impeachment acquittal and past investigations haven’t slowed his rise, aided by deep donor support and grassroots energy, while Trump has not endorsed and Democrats warn his baggage could threaten Republicans in November.

via Politico|

#gop-primary #john-cornyn #ken-paxton

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Paxton Survives Mega Ad Assault in Texas Senate Primary

Despite more than $60 million in GOP-backed ads aimed at defeating him, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton remains the front-runner in the March 3 Republican primary for the U.S. Senate. Cornyn warns Paxton’s nomination could hurt Republicans in November, but Paxton maintains base loyalty, a favorable runoff dynamic with a third candidate, and late ads as he eyes a possible victory and general-election appeal. Trump has not endorsed Paxton.

via Punchbowl News|

#campaign-spending #cornyn #paxton

politics2 months ago•22 min saved

Paxton, Crockett Lead Texas Senate Primary Polls Ahead of Early Voting

New public polling released Feb. 9 shows Republican Ken Paxton leading incumbent Sen. John Cornyn by 7 points and Democrat Jasmine Crockett leading state Rep. James Talarico by 8 points in Texas’ U.S. Senate primaries, with about 12% still undecided; early voting begins Feb. 17, and general-election matchups show little difference between parties.

via The Texas Tribune|

#2026-elections #james-talarico #jasmine-crockett

politics2 months ago•325 min saved

Democrat Upset in Texas Senate District Signals Momentum, But Cautions Remain

Democrat Taylor Rehmet defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss 57–43 in a Fort Worth-area Texas Senate runoff for District 9, a large, longtime GOP stronghold in Tarrant County. Despite Wambsganss’s fundraising lead, Donald Trump’s push to boost turnout didn’t swing the result, with early voting 56–44 for Rehmet and day‑of voting 58–42. The win stands as one of Democrats’ most significant special‑election performances and could energize hopes of flipping a Texas U.S. Senate seat, but analysts caution that special elections aren’t predictive and turnout was unusually low; statewide races remain a steep challenge for Democrats.

via CNN|

#democrats #elections #fort-worth

politics2 months ago•322 min saved

Texas Senate seat flips blue in Fort Worth district, CNN projects

Democrat Taylor Rehmet won the Fort Worth-area 9th District runoff to flip a Texas state Senate seat Trump carried by 17 points in 2024, CNN projection shows. Rehmet defeated Trump-backed Leigh Wambsganss after he led in November’s first round with 48% against Wambsganss and another Republican. The seat had been vacant since last summer's resignation of Republican Kelly Hancock, and the win adds to Democrats’ gains in state legislatures ahead of midterms amid Trump’s late push for Wambsganss.

via CNN|

#democrats #fort-worth #leigh-wambsganss

politics2 months ago•27 min saved

Democrat push tests GOP hold in Texas SD-9 runoff

Texas voters in Senate District 9 face a Saturday runoff between Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss; the result could indicate Democrats’ momentum in a red-leaning state, aided by fundraising disadvantages against the GOP but with high-profile endorsements and a short-term seat that ends with a full-term rematch in November.

via The Texas Tribune|

#democrats #elections #politics

politics2 months ago•22 min saved

Crockett and Talarico clash in first Texas Senate Democratic primary debate

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico will debate for an hour at the Texas AFL-CIO convention in Georgetown—the first debate in Texas’ 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate—as early voting begins Feb. 17. The matchup spotlighted Crockett’s turnout-focused approach and Talarico’s faith- and populism-driven messaging, with polls showing Crockett leading on name/brand among Black voters and Talarico gaining traction in others, underscoring a high-stakes contest before the March 3 primary.

via texastribune.org|

#2026-elections #congress #james-talarico

politics2 months ago•5 min saved

Emerson poll finds Talarico ahead of Crockett in Texas Senate Democratic primary

An Emerson College poll shows James Talarico leading Jasmine Crockett 47%–38% in the Texas Senate Democratic primary, while Ken Paxton narrowly leads John Cornyn 27%–26% on the GOP side, with a likely May 26 runoff. Voters cite the economy as the top issue, and the survey highlights demographic splits in support across groups.

via Politico|

#crockett #emerson-college-poll #ken-paxton

politics6 months ago•4 min saved

Talarico Outraises Allred in Texas Senate Fundraising Race

State Rep. James Talarico raised $6.2 million in three weeks for his Texas Senate bid, surpassing his rival Colin Allred's three-month total of $4.1 million, establishing him as a strong contender early in the race with broad grassroots support.

via The Texas Tribune|

#allred #campaign-finance #fundraising

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Texas Senate Approves Redistricting Amid Democratic Walkout and Legal Battles

Texas Senate Democrats walked out in protest of a redistricting map that favors Republicans, which was passed by the Senate but faces challenges in the House and upcoming special sessions, highlighting ongoing partisan conflicts over electoral boundaries.

via Dallas News|

#democrats-walkout #gop-map #politics

politics9 months ago•2 min saved

Texas AG Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce on biblical grounds amid Senate race drama

Texas State Senator Angela Paxton has filed for divorce from her husband, Attorney General Ken Paxton, citing biblical grounds after 38 years of marriage, amid ongoing political and personal controversies including Ken Paxton's impeachment trial and allegations of infidelity and abuse of office.

via Axios|

#angela-paxton #biblical-grounds #divorce