The Tides of Tarrant
In Texas’ key swing county, Democratic commissioner Alisa Simmons is turning to voters to oust the arch-conservative county judge.
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In Mexico’s Historic Vote, Politics Are Little Changed
A Puente poll represents a rare survey of the Mexican public by U.S. media.
After Special Election Win, Molly Cook Gears Up for Senate Seat Runoff
The ER nurse and community organizer wants to bring “the Capitol to the people and the people to the Capitol.”
Colin Allred Easily Wins Chance to (Not Easily) Beat Ted Cruz
The Dallas Democrat will now feature prominently in his party’s hopes to hold on to a razor-thin margin in the Senate this fall.
These Primary Races Will Test Texas’ Progressive Movement
Up and down the ballot, progressives are running up against establishment Democrats. The outcome could shape the future of politics in the state.
Three Takeaways From Mexico’s Landmark Presidential Election
Leftist Andrés Manuel López Obrador is promising “profound changes” after his emphatic victory. What does that mean for international politics, immigration, NAFTA and Trump?
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Inside Rick Treviño’s Scrappy Bid to Win Texas’s Most Coveted Congressional Seat
This former high school teacher and political renegade thinks he can beat the party favorite in the Democratic runoff for the state’s swingiest congressional district.
Lupe Valdez’s Record as Sheriff Spells Trouble with Young Latinos
“Just because you’re a Latino doesn’t mean we’re going to come out to vote for you because you look like us,” a student activist said.
Who is Mary Street Wilson?
Her first-place showing in the 21st Congressional District was perhaps the biggest surprise on primary night. Does she have what it takes to win the runoff?