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Payton Anderson
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November 5, 2026
After a shocking Democratic victory for James Talarico (D-TX) in the U.S. Senate this week, Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) is...
Ken Paxton Concedes Senate Race, Prepares to Exit Attorney General’s Office

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Payton Anderson
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November 5, 2026
After a closely watched race for the U.S. Senate between Ken Paxton (R-TX) and James Talarico (D-TX), Talarico defeated Paxton,...
LONESTAR — 11.4.2026 —James Talarico Defeats Ken Paxton—Gina Hinojosa Set to Be Next Governor— and More...

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Texas Senate Showdown: James Talarico Claims Victory Over Ken Paxton Texas has picked its next U.S. Senator. Democrat James Talarico...
Democrats win full control of more state governments and the Texas House

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Associated Press
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November 4, 2026
By SCOTT BAUER and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Democrats in Texas took control of the state...
Young voters led a sharp shift toward Democrats in the 2026 midterms, The AP Voter Poll finds

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Associated Press
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November 4, 2026
By LINLEY SANDERS, HUMERA LODHI and AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX Associated Press1262 words WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic candidates made up significant ground...
Jon Rosenthal Wins Texas Railroad Commission Race, Heads for Energy's Hot Seat

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
Texas has a new energy regulator. Jon Rosenthal (D) defeated Bo French (R) Tuesday night to become Texas' new railroad...
Incumbent Henry Cuellar Secures Seat to Represent Texas’ 28th District

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Payton Anderson
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November 4, 2026
Representative Henry Cuellar (D-TX) will return to Congress to represent Texas’ 28th Congressional District after scoring another victory for House...
Johnny Garcia Delivers House Democrats Texas' 35th District

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Payton Anderson
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November 4, 2026
Johnny Garcia (D) will represent Texas’ 35th Congressional District in the House of Representatives next Congress, delivering an open seat...
Bobby Pulido Unseats Monica De La Cruz in Upset House Race

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Payton Anderson
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November 4, 2026
Democrat Bobby Pulido flipped the seat representing Texas’ 15th Congressional District, unseating incumbent Monica De La Cruz (R). Pulido defeated...
Nathan Johnson Wins Texas Attorney General Race as Paxton's Era Ends

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
Texas has chosen its next attorney general. Nathan Johnson (D) defeated Mayes Middleton (R) Tuesday night, winning the race to...
Katy Padilla Stout Defeats ‘AK Guy’ Brandon Herrera for 23rd District Seat

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Payton Anderson
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November 4, 2026
Katy Padilla Stout (D) will represent Texas's 23rd District in the House of Representatives next Congress, defeating Second Amendment activist...
Vicente Gonzalez Retains House Seat in Spite of Redistricting

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Payton Anderson
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November 4, 2026
Incumbent Representative Vicente Gonzales (D-TX) will serve Texas' 34th Congressional District in the House of Representatives next Congress after winning...
Chip Roy Seeks DOJ Probe Into Decision Not to Prosecute Afghan National

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
U.S. Representatives Chip Roy (R) and Josh Brecheen (R-OK) are asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate whistleblower allegations...
Gina Hinojosa and Vikki Goodwin Claim Statewide Victories

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
Texas voters have chosen the state's next leadership team in a historic gubernatorial race. Gina Hinojosa (D) defeated Incumbent Greg...
CAIR-Texas Demands PAC Pull Ads Alleging Terrorist Ties, False Endorsements

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Texans for a Conservative...
ERCOT Gas Generation Queue Surges 85% as Texas Data Center Demand Grows

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
Natural gas generation capacity in ERCOT's interconnection queue rose 85.5% over the past year, reaching 81,033.87 megawatts in September 2026,...
Texas Senate Showdown: James Talarico Claims Victory Over Ken Paxton

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 4, 2026
Texas has picked its next U.S. Senator. Democrat James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in Tuesday night's election,...
LONESTAR — 11.4.2026 —Democrats Demand Enforcement of Russian Diesel Sanctions—Ken Paxton and James Talarico Make Final Pitch to Voters— and More...

LONESTAR — 11.4.2026 —Democrats Demand Enforcement of Russian Diesel Sanctions—Ken Paxton and James Talarico Make Final Pitch to Voters— and More...

Staff Reports
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November 4, 2026
Democrats Demand Enforcement of Russian Diesel Sanctions Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) are demanding enforcement of the...
The Latest: Voters cast their ballots as Republicans hope to hold control of Congress

The Latest: Voters cast their ballots as Republicans hope to hold control of Congress

Associated Press
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November 3, 2026
By The Associated Press Election Day is here. Voters nationwide will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate. Democrats...
Democrats Demand Enforcement of Russian Diesel Sanctions

Democrats Demand Enforcement of Russian Diesel Sanctions

Payton Anderson
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November 3, 2026
Representatives Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) are demanding enforcement of the federal sanctions law prohibiting the import and...
Greg Abbott Makes Final Appeal as Texas Race Tightens

Greg Abbott Makes Final Appeal as Texas Race Tightens

Payton Anderson
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November 3, 2026
With less than 24 hours until Election Day, Governor Greg Abbott (R-TX) is fighting to keep his seat – one...
Ken Paxton and James Talarico Make Final Pitch to Voters

Ken Paxton and James Talarico Make Final Pitch to Voters

Payton Anderson
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November 3, 2026
With Election Day this week, dualing Senate candidates Ken Paxton (R-TX) and James Talarico (D-TX) are making their final pitch...
LONESTAR — 11.3.2026 —Democrats Prepare to Crack Down on AI—Convicted Felons Arrested After Illegally Voting— and More...

LONESTAR — 11.3.2026 —Democrats Prepare to Crack Down on AI—Convicted Felons Arrested After Illegally Voting— and More...

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November 3, 2026
House Democrats Prepare AI Crackdown if They Win Midterms If Democrats gain a majority in the House of Representatives after...
Trump’s agenda meets the ballot box as states vote on abortion, redistricting and voter ID mandates

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Associated Press
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November 3, 2026
By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A battle over abortion rights is playing out in several states...
Ken Paxton Announces Arrests of Convicted Felons Accused of Illegal Voting

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Raeylee Barefield
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November 2, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrests of convicted felons accused of illegally casting ballots in the 2026 election,...
ST LNG Wins Federal License for $8.2 Billion Texas Export Project

ST LNG Wins Federal License for $8.2 Billion Texas Export Project

Raeylee Barefield
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November 2, 2026
The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has approved a deepwater port license for ST LNG's planned $8.2 billion liquefied natural gas...
El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

El-Sayed's primary opponent stuns Democrats by endorsing Republican opponent in Michigan Senate race

Associated Press
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November 2, 2026
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI, COREY WILLIAMS and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press Eds: UPDATES: With Stevens, Dingell interviews on CNN. DETROIT (AP)...
Ted Cruz Predicts AOC Could Lead Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Ticket

Ted Cruz Predicts AOC Could Lead Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Ticket

Payton Anderson
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November 2, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is already making predictions on presidential frontrunners for 2028, and he thinks progressive Democratic Representative Alexandria...
House Democrats Prepare AI Crackdown if They Win Midterms

House Democrats Prepare AI Crackdown if They Win Midterms

Payton Anderson
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November 2, 2026
If Democrats gain a majority in the House of Representatives after the midterm elections this week, they’re gunning for AI...
Christian Menefee Chides Ken Paxton for Harris County Election Lawsuit

Christian Menefee Chides Ken Paxton for Harris County Election Lawsuit

Payton Anderson
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November 2, 2026
Representative Christian Menefee (D-TX) said that a recent lawsuit from Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) is a last-ditch effort to...
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