Texas Rep. James Talarico ‘not taking instructions or orders’ from national Democratic Party in run for Senate
In an interview with Houston Public Media, Talarico called his party leaderless, explained why he’s embracing the state of “wilderness” the Democrats are in right now and how he told fellow Senate candidate Colin Allred of his interest in the race months ago.
Senate candidate Colin Allred criticizes redistricting efforts, flood response during visit to Houston
Allred, a former congressman from Dallas, is one of two Democrats to have announced their runs for the Senate seat occupied by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican who is facing a primary challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn rebukes report that he’s considering dropping out of 2026 race
During a Thursday press briefing about a wide-ranging tax and spending package working its way through Congress, the longtime Republican Senator from Texas addressed his challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and said he'll "be on the primary ballot, no matter what."
Former astronaut Terry Virts launches Democratic bid for U.S. Senate in Texas
The early announcement tees up what is likely to be a crowded primary field angling for the seat held by Republican Sen. John Cornyn.
Schiff jumps into California Senate race
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) officially launched his bid for the U.S. Senate on Thursday, making him the second entrant in the Democratic battle to potentially replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.). “The fight for our democracy and working families is part of the same struggle. Because if our democracy isn’t delivering for Americans, they’ll look for…
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