‘We Just Took Back Texas’: Watching the Blue Tsunami from Talarico’s Victory Party
In a thoroughly historic night of statewide electoral upsets, led by the Democratic Senate candidate, Texans rejoiced.
Texas Democrats
Midterm Memo: The C-Team. Maybe B-.
It could definitely be worse.
‘Failures and Grift’: Gina Hinojosa Wants to Stop Greg Abbott from Making History
The five-term Austin state representative will wage an underdog campaign to deny the powerful Texas governor an unprecedented fourth term—and the chance to further entrench his “corruption.”
For Texas Democrats, a Lost Decade
Or, how to lose in every way, all at once.
In San Antonio, House Races Could Determine Future of Public Ed and Vouchers
Abbott-induced financial crises in public school districts are at the center of key legislative elections in Bexar County and beyond.
The Era of EBJ Comes to a Close
Longtime Dallas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson passed away after a career that will be etched into the history of Texas politics.
Cruzin’ for a Bruisin: Can Anyone Defeat Ted?
After 12 years in office, the junior senator podcasts more than he legislates. But history suggests Texans will give him six more years to talk.
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Texas Democrats After Beto
Joaquin Castro? Colin Allred? Lina Hidalgo? Clay Jenkins? Anyone?
Editorial: Look Down Ballot for Democratic Wins in Texas
The GOP-controlled state Legislature reconvenes next week. But Democrats flipped seemingly obscure seats, from justice of the peace to county sheriff, that have outsized impacts on Texas families.
Editorial: Texas Democrats Need to Throw Out the Political Rulebook
Politics isn’t about truth; it’s about power.