Former Rep. Colin Allred will run again for the U.S. Senate next year in Texas after losing in the general election in 2024. Why it matters: Allred automatically becomes the Democratic frontrunner, with the party hoping to achieve its elusive dream of winning a statewide race in Texas.

Democrat Colin Allred is once again running for the U.S. Senate. The former congressman from Dallas announced his candidacy on Tuesday.

Colin Allred, who lost to Sen. Ted Cruz last year, will run for Senate again in a closely watched 2026 contest.

Kelly Hancock's decision to leave the Texas Senate and run for state comptroller has had a cascading effect on Texas politics.

Successful measures include a new early-voting schedule, revised mail-voting procedures and limits on curbside voting.

The contest coincides with the state’s November uniform election, when voters across Texas will already be at the polls to decide local offices and ballot measures.

Texas State Sen. Brian Birdwell, a Republican whose district includes a portion of Central Texas, on June 30 announced he will not seek re-election. Birdwell’s district includes McLennan, Bosque, Comanche,

It was a first for the City of Pasadena: a coin toss determined the winner of the city's council seat for District B.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Tarrant County Republican leaders are denouncing Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French and urging him to resign.