Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee locked in tight race in redrawn Texas district

In a race that pitted two incumbents against each other, Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee are locked in a tight primary race in the newly redrawn 18th Congressional District.  Menefee was elected to represent the 18th Congressional District in a January special election to replace Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died last year. Menefee, … Read more

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira wins GOP primary in Texas congressional race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira has clinched the Republican primary to succeed GOP Rep. Chip Roy in southwest Texas. Teixeira secured more than 61% of the vote, avoiding a runoff in the 12-candidate primary field. Teixeira announced his candidacy for the Lone Star State’s 21st … Read more

GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into primary runoff after affair allegations shake up race

Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales has been forced into a repeat primary runoff with far-right gun activist Brandon Herrera, CBS News projects, weeks after Gonzales was accused of having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide — drawing calls for him to resign. Gonzales and Herrera are locked in a tight contest, with … Read more

Cornyn reacts after Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Paxton criticizes Cornyn campaign spending 00:35 ‘Wow’: Steve Kornacki reacts to incoming vote numbers in Texas 02:22 Steve Kornacki analyzes Texas Senate runoff 01:06 Now Playing Cornyn reacts after Texas GOP Senate race heads to runoff 00:39 UP NEXT Crockett … Read more

GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary race in Texas to state Rep. Steve Toth, CBS News projects

Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw has lost the GOP primary race in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District to Texas state Rep. Steve Toth, CBS News projects.  Crenshaw, who has served in the House since 2019, is the only sitting House Republican in Texas who did not receive President Trump’s endorsement. Toth, 65, is a small business owner … Read more

Democrat Roy Cooper and Republican Michael Whatley set to face off in key North Carolina Senate race

The matchup is set in North Carolina’s crucial Senate race, with Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley winning their primaries, NBC News projects. The North Carolina race will be central to this year’s battle for the Senate as Republicans defend their 53-47 majority. It’s a must-win race for … Read more

Texas Senate primaries explode as Cornyn warns Paxton could cost GOP majority, Democrats clash over race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The 2026 primary season kicks off on Tuesday with showdowns in Texas, North Carolina, and Arkansas, with contests that could ultimately decide whether Republicans can hold their House and Senate majorities in the midterm elections. Taking center stage this week: the combustible Democratic and Republican Senate primaries … Read more

Prediction markets point to Talarico-Paxton showdown in Texas Senate race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Traders on prediction market platform Kalshi are signaling growing confidence that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico are on track to secure their parties’ Senate nominations. The Texas primary election is scheduled for Tuesday, with voting opening in the morning and results … Read more

Trump’s Iran strike rocks Texas Senate race as Dems demand ‘war powers,’ GOP applauds president

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! SAN ANTONIO, TX – With hours to go until primary day in Texas, the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran is the latest flashpoint in Lone Star State’s high-stakes and combustible Senate showdown. Republican Sen. John Cornyn and his two primary challengers are rallying around President Donald … Read more