Texas, Senate and Democrats

With Senate hopes dwindling, Democrats look, once again, to Texas
Unseating Sen. Ted Cruz in Texas may be Democrats’ last, best hope for holding the Senate. But the Lone Star State has disappointed them before.
Democrats invest $5 million to try to defeat Republican Ted Cruz in Texas Senate race
Democrats backing Rep. Colin Allred's bid to defeat Texas Sen. Ted Cruz are investing $5 million in an ad campaign focused on abortion, making a late-campaign play for what's seen as a safely Republican seat.
Democratic super PAC jumps into Texas Senate race to boost Colin Allred
Senate Majority PAC is hitting the airwaves with an abortion ad, with Allred in a competitive race against GOP Sen. Ted Cruz.
From Texas to Maryland, these longshot Senate races could shake up 2024
Republicans are likely to retake the Senate next year. But a few longshot races are still worth paying attention to.
Dems make last-minute push in Texas Senate race
Democrats are scrambling to make last-minute investments in the Texas Senate race as the party faces long odds to keep their majority in the chamber.
Party crossovers preach "country over party" in Texas Senate race
Texas' tight race for U.S. Senate between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred has formed some unlikely allies. KXAN's Ryan Chandler spoke to former Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, a Republican endorsing Allred,
Harris enlists Beyoncé in big bet on Texas Senate prize
Despite all this, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris is in Houston on Friday, holding a rally with the party’s ...
New poll shows Ted Cruz, Colin Allred virtually tied for Texas Senate seat
The Texas Senate race tightens as incumbent Ted Cruz leads Colin Allred by a single percentage point, the latest Emerson ...
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris are visiting Texas. Does that mean Senate race is in play?
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris’ trips to Texas signal a Texas Senate race that is in play, ...
Why you don’t see recommendations for Texas Senate
This year, we made recommendations in 39 contested local races, but chose not to offer recommendations for the Texas Senate.
Cruz and Allred in tight 1-point Senate race as Trump and Harris head to Texas
The Texas Senate race between Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX) is neck and neck, according to a new poll, as ...
What to know about the Texas Senate race between Ted Cruz and Colin Allred in the 2024 election
The Texas Senate race​ between Republican Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Collin Allred is in its final stretch as Election ...
Meet the candidates for Texas Senate District 30 in the Nov. 5 general election
Senate District 30 covers Archer, Clay, Cooke, Grayson, Jack, Montague and Young counties. It includes parts of Collin, ...
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Robert Roberson’s case spotlights Texas’ GOP divide on criminal justice
Texas’ junk science statute has remained hamstrung for the last decade. So too have other criminal justice reforms, despite ...