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View allGina Hinojosa holds early lead over incumbent Greg Abbott in Texas’ race for governor
Democratic state Rep. Gina Hinojosa has taken an early lead over Republican Gov. Greg Abbott as votes are counted in Texas. Abbott is seeking his fourth term in office.
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 […]
Incumbent Mark Henry leads in race for Galveston County Judge against Albert Smith
Mark Henry has served four terms as Galveston County Judge, touting his work to decrease property taxes and earning a perfect bond rating in the county.
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All in Local AILetitia Plummer declares victory in Harris County Judge race
Plummer is the first African American to be elected Harris County judge.
Texas election results: Democrats take early leads in major Texas races as election results roll in
Democrats held early leads in several major Texas races Tuesday night, including U.S. Senate and governor. Here's where statewide contests stand.
2026 Election Results: Interactives of Harris County, Texas, U.S. Senate and U.S. House
Follow 2026 general election results in Texas, Harris County and across the United States with interactive election maps and real-time vote totals. Explore a precinct-by-precinct map of the Harris County U.S. Senate race, track statewide Texas election results and see how the results are shaping control of the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives.
Abbott vs. Hinojosa: What’s at stake in the Texas governor’s race
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether to give Gov. Greg Abbott a fourth term or elect Democrat Gina Hinojosa. The candidates have different plans for public education, property taxes and making life more affordable.
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All in Business of AIJames 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.
South Texas congressional Democrats Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar glide toward reelection
Ahead of the 2026 election, Texas Republicans redrew congressional boundaries in a gambit to help the GOP keep control of Congress.
Tejano musician Bobby Pulido declares victory over GOP Rep. Monica De La Cruz in key South Texas district
The self-styled “conservative Democrat” recaptured the 15th Congressional District four years after it flipped red, a blow to Republicans who tried to draw themselves more seats in the Rio Grande Valley.
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.