Texas Democrats

Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The outgoing lawmakers have cast doubt on whether their respective primary opponents, Ken Paxton and James Talarico, can win in November.

Joseph Locke, author of "One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas," discusses how politics and religion have long been intertwined in the Lone Star state, why Talarico's messaging was so effective in the primary, and how it could impact the general Election in November.

Texas Democrats busted through turnout expectations for the primaries. But can they keep up that momentum for May's runoff elections? State Rep. Vikki Goodwin and labor organizer Marcos Vélez — the Democratic candidates facing off to challenge incumbent Republican Lt. Gov Dan Patrick — certainly hope so.

Three Democrats want to bring new ideas to the role of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. But no matter who wins March's Democratic primary, they'll face an uphill battle running against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.

Three Democrats want to bring new ideas to the role of Lieutenant Governor of Texas. But no matter who wins March's Democratic primary, they'll face an uphill battle running against incumbent Republican Dan Patrick in November.

Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party recruited 104 candidates to fill uncontested races. Gov. Greg Abbott's strategist said it amounts to a gimmick "if they don't back it up with serious resources."

Texas Majority PAC and the Texas Democratic Party recruited 104 candidates to fill uncontested races. Gov. Greg Abbott's strategist said it amounts to a gimmick "if they don't back it up with serious resources."

At President Trump's direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to "safeguard" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

Members of the University Democrats said the new state law disrupts their ability to invite guest speakers and volunteer voter registrars to campus.